Posts Tagged ‘treatment’
6 Ways to Deal with Chronic Pain and Depression
July 23rd, 2018 by Lauren
About 40-60% of chronic pain sufferers deal with chronic pain and depression. This relationship between chronic pain and depression is not well understood. However, there are some common methods for dealing with the combination of depression and chronic pain. How to Cope With Chronic Pain and Depression 1. Reduce Stress When we think of chronic […]
Shoulder Pain: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
May 22nd, 2018 by Lauren
After back and neck pain, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint of patients. Shoulder Pain Diagnosis Shoulder pain diagnosis can be tricky as many things can cause an individual to experience pain in the shoulder. For example, shoulder pain can result from issues within the shoulder, the upper area of the spine or […]
How To Treat Back Pain Without Surgery
April 3rd, 2018 by Lauren
Many back pain sufferers would prefer to treat back pain without surgery. You may surprise to learn that many doctors would also prefer non-surgical treatment options for your back. Is Back Surgery A Good Idea? In an article last week we discussed failed back surgery, or FBS. if you read that article you may remember […]
What are the Best Back Exercises at Home?
March 9th, 2018 by Lauren
If you have back pain you’ve, no doubt, had others recommend you strengthen your core. Exercises can be a great way to strengthen both your core and your back muscles. So, what are the best exercises for back pain? As it turns out, you can do many back exercises at home to help strengthen your […]
Pilates for Back Pain: Is it Safe? Is it Effective?
February 16th, 2018 by Lauren
Pilates has become very popular in the United States. Can it be helpful for you? What about your back? In this article we’ll talk about pilates and the potential benefits of pilates for back pain. What is Pilates? Pilates is a type of physical fitness in which the individual performs controlled movements to strengthen their […]
Acupuncture for Back Pain: Is it Effective?
February 2nd, 2018 by Lauren
Should you try acupuncture for back pain? How does acupuncture work and is it effective for treating lower back pain? In this article we’ll take a closer look at the concepts behind the practice of acupuncture and the debate about its effectiveness. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a form of alternative therapy commonly performed in […]
Chiropractic Care: What is It and is It Right for Me?
December 7th, 2017 by Lauren
Chiropractic care is commonly used to treat neck and back pain. But what exactly is a chiropractor and how do they treat their patients? Let’s take a closer look at the chiropractic treatment method. What is a Chiropractor? A chiropractor is a licensed healthcare professional who treats individuals through physical manipulation of the spine and […]
