How older generation can maintain quality of life As people grow older, there is a universal belief that pain is a normal part of the aging process. Pain itself is an abnormal finding and should not be accepted as a part of our golden…
Inside the usage of Cannabidiol & Kratom for pain management Certain aspects of healthcare remain misunderstood, perhaps even among healthcare providers. Our new column addresses some misconceptions. This edition focuses on certain substances that are considered for chronic pain. The longer that chronic pain…
By now many people have heard the term “mindfulness”. Some people associate it with meditation, while others relate to it was being “fully present”. According to the American Psychological Association (APA.org, 2012), mindfulness is: “A moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience without judgment. In this…
According to the International Pelvic Pain Society, chronic pelvic pain (CPP) negatively affects millions of people across the gender identity spectrum throughout the world. It can impact a person’s physical, emotional, social and material well-being. There are many biopsychosocial contributors to pelvic pain and…
Changes in footwear may be to blame for growing cases of plantar fasciitis Members of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) have noted an increase in reports of heel pain from patients stuck at home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. APMA member…
“I have such intense pain in my buttocks and genitals that I can’t sit for more than a few minutes. I can no longer have sex, and I lost my job.” We hear this horrible scenario every week in our Pelvic Rehab Clinic. What…
Physical therapists working with patients with chronic pain should consider use of Pain Neuroscience Education to help this population reach their goals. Pain is a normal human experience, and without the ability to experience pain, people would not survive.1 Living in pain, however, is…
CBD, the popular compound from the cannabis plant has been a hot topic of research lately for it’s anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help reduce anxiety in not only humans, but all mammals. What’s unique about CBD, unlike it’s counterpart THC, is how it…
Stanford, Duke researchers add to mounting pile of evidence in favor of physical rehabilitation Recently, we’ve had the opportunity to report on studies, announcements, and other occasions that featured various professionals asserting that the opioid crisis may be partially addressed by offering physical therapy…