Making Certain You Don't Rush Your Recovery There's a common sentiment about dealing with pain, particularly for those living an active lifestyle. It says to just keep moving forward—play through the pain, so to speak. That may be fine with a minor sprain or pulled muscle (although rest is still … [Read more...]
Managing Pain When You Have an Active Lifestyle
How to Keep Pain from Interfering with an Active and Healthy Lifestyle When you lead an active lifestyle—hiking, running, biking, regular involvement in athletics and sports—some pain just comes with the territory. In the long run, though, an active lifestyle will keep you healthier, allowing you … [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...]
Get Ahead Of Your Pain With A Multidisciplinary Approach
Pain, whether chronic or acute, can be debilitating. Handling the physiological and psychological impact of pain effectively is critical in order to sustain an active and healthy life throughout your recovery. Even if you are recovering from a traumatic injury or managing the symptoms of a … [Read more...]
Pain Management after a Motor Vehicle Accident
Alleviating Your Discomfort after a Car Crash It's a sobering statistic—the average American is involved in a motor vehicle collision about once every 18 years and will have been in four crashes by the age of 70. Even if it's a minor fender-bender with impact at a relatively slow speed, the … [Read more...]