Good morning to you! You know how I go on about pain and managing it in many ways including better self-care. This article explores some of the commonly used methods for management that physical therapists and others utilize. Is it comprehensive, absolutely not; there are many others and more are in the works as research […]
Back Pain: New Guidelines & Patient Options
In my earlier post, I talked about the many options being offered to back pain sufferers other than pain medication. This is due to the changes set forth by the American College of Physicians in February. This directs physicians to not prescribe opiate medication for back pain but to recommend alternative interventions. I speak to […]
Self Pain Management Tips
Pain is nothing to laugh about when it becomes something that seems to control you and lingers longer than you expect. If it keeps you from moving or doing the daily things you like to do, then it may even stop you from being with the people you love. We all handle pain very differently […]