When you're suffering persistent or continual pain, the last thing you might want to do is embark on an exercise program. Over the last quarter century, though, more and more health professionals have found that a carefully-managed regimen of progressive exercise can diminish the consequences of … [Read more...]
Chronic Pain—What It Is and What Causes It
Chronic Pain Defined | The Sources of Chronic Pain We all overdo it every now and then, ending up with muscle aches and other pain that can last for a while. In most instances, and with most conditions, that pain eventually subsides. Occasionally, though, the pain persists, making it difficult to … [Read more...]
Can Exercise Help Manage Chronic Pain?
When You Experience Chronic Discomfort, Is It Better to Rest or Be Physically Active? Often, when you suffer from chronic pain, simply moving can make you miserable. The idea of intentionally engaging in a physical exercise routine may be the furthest thing from your mind. After all, one of the … [Read more...]
Your Pain Has Both Physical and Psychological Components
The Importance of a Psychological Evaluation in the Treatment of Chronic Pain There's a common misperception that pain is exclusively a physical phenomenon, the response your body gives when nerves are stimulated. Because of that belief, there can be a stigma attached to the idea of having a … [Read more...]
Chronic Pain Management—Basic Coping Skills
Strategies for Living with Ongoing Pain If you suffer from chronic pain, you know there are many different approaches to managing it. Some work some of the time and others don't. At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have a number of proven remedies to help manage your discomfort, but we also … [Read more...]
How Often Should You Go to a Chiropractor?
Should You Have Regular Adjustments or Only As Needed? You've had an injury or experienced chronic discomfort or pain. You've been treated by a chiropractor, and it's made a big difference. Your next question—how often and how long should you receive chiropractic care? The Nature of Your … [Read more...]
Using a Functional Restoration Program to Treat Chronic Pain
Rehabilitation as a Treatment Option for Persistent Pain When you experience pain on a regular basis and it's keeping you from working, there are a number of choices with respect to treatment. Some involve the use of pharmaceutical products to mask the pain, but the ones that are most effective are … [Read more...]
Using Physical Therapy to Treat Pain
PT as a Pain Management Tool When you're experiencing chronic or regular pain, just the thought of moving can make you wince. You may think that staying immobile, with ice or a heating pad and an anti-inflammatory, is the best strategy for relief. To the contrary, though, engaging in physical … [Read more...]
Understanding High-Impact Chronic Pain
When Long-Term Recurring Pain Has a Devastating Effect on Your Daily Life You may not have heard the term "high-impact chronic pain," but chances are good you have experienced it. According to at least one national study, nearly 11 million adult Americans have sought treatment over the last year … [Read more...]
The Many Causes of Chronic Back Pain—Spinal Problems
Understanding the Ways that Spinal Challenges Can Lead to Chronic Back Pain What's the most frequent source of pain in your body? Most likely, it's associated with your back and your spine. Whether you're standing, sitting, moving around or lying down, your back is usually involved in some way. … [Read more...]
