More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain in the U.S. today. With a greater need that ever before for treatments that are safe, effective and do not rely on drugs, pain management is a hot topic nearly everywhere you go. As we discussed in the previous post, chronic pain can have … [Read more...] about Relaxation Tips to Help Alleviate Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Begins with the Brain
For many people who suffer from chronic back pain, traditional treatments leave them unsatisfied and even worse, still in pain. Physical therapy, injections, drugs and even surgeries offer temporary relief at best, and often more pain and debilitation. However, as more and more patients are … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain Begins with the Brain
Concussions and Athletics… What You Need to Know
As more and more students and athletes are actively playing a variety of contact sports, the rate of concussions has steadily increased in recent years. Whether a high-school or collegiate athlete, a professional or semi-professional athlete or a weekend warrior, the concerns around sustaining and … [Read more...] about Concussions and Athletics… What You Need to Know
The Power of Brain Plasticity
What if you could positively affect your brain in just 30 days? If asked, nearly everyone would like to improve brain function, memory and process information faster. Changing the brain for the better is easier than one might think. The secret to improving brain function lies in brain plasticity, … [Read more...] about The Power of Brain Plasticity
Vertigo and Trigger Points… An Often-Overlooked Relationship
Characterized by extreme dizziness, lightheadedness, a feeling of unsteadiness or even nausea, vertigo brings on the feeling of motion where there isn’t any. Affecting somewhere between 20-30% of the population, it is one of the most common medical complaints that doctors hear from patients today. … [Read more...] about Vertigo and Trigger Points… An Often-Overlooked Relationship
POTS: The Journey to Diagnosis
Super Bowl winning quarterback and MVP Nick Foles is widely known for his accomplishments on the football field. Lesser known is his work to gain awareness and further the research for treatment of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, known as POTS. Sometimes called “the most common condition … [Read more...] about POTS: The Journey to Diagnosis
Better Options for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
Millions of Americans suffer from the pain associate with peripheral neuropathy and unfortunately, many have been told that the only way to deal with the pain is through drug therapies that simply mask the pain rather than addressing the underlying issues that are the source of the pain. We believe … [Read more...] about Better Options for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
It’s National Youth Sports Week!
It’s National Youth Sports Week! Every year, National Youth Sports Week celebrates P.L.A.Y.S. – Physical activity, Living healthy, Access, Youth development, Safety. During this week, thousands of coaches, players, athletic and recreation directors, association members, sponsors, parents and more … [Read more...] about It’s National Youth Sports Week!
When A Dizzy Spell Signals Something More Serious
Everyone experiences a dizzy spell now and then but sometimes that bout of dizziness is actually an indicator of a more serious problem such as balance disorder. There are a variety of balance disorders and they are quite common. In fact, nearly 90 million people — and more than one in twenty … [Read more...] about When A Dizzy Spell Signals Something More Serious