Over Half Of Opioid Overdose Deaths Linked To Chronic Pain Diagnoses More than 60% of Americans who died from an opioid overdose suffered from chronic non-cancer related pain. It was also found that they had filled an opioid prescription (49%), and in some cases, seen a doctor, in the month [...]
7 Staggering Statistics About America's Opioid Epidemic Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. Prescribed opioids can be appropriate in some cases, however, they just mask the pain and the reliance on opioids has led to the worst health crisis in American history. The American College of Physicians, Centers [...]
5 Tips to Manage Chronic Pain 1. Knowledge is power There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that understanding how pain works is a key strategy in managing it. Simply knowing the basics of how our brain and nerves work and their role in pain, can decrease your [...]
4 Ways Physical Therapists Manage Pain Physical therapy is among the safe and effective alternatives to opioids recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the management of most non-cancer related pain. Whereas opioids only mask the sensation of pain, physical therapists treat pain through movement, hands-on care, exercise, and patient education. [...]
COVID has certainly made the importance of health very clear and we have all seen how quickly things can change with an illness. While COVID is currently front and center in most people's thoughts, it isn't the only thing out there that can change your life. Heart disease, diabetes, strokes, and cancer can all [...]
10 Reasons Why Physical Therapy Is Beneficial Physical therapy helps people of all ages who have medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that limit their regular abilities. Physical therapy programs are customized to the individual and can help them return to their prior level of functioning by encourage activities, specific lifestyle changes, and other methods [...]
What To Expect A physical therapist helps take care of patients in all phases of healing, from initial diagnosis through the restorative and preventive stages of recovery. Physical therapy may be a standalone option, or it may support other treatments. Some patients are referred to a physical therapist by their doctor, but other [...]
1. Child’s Pose To do Child’s Pose, follow these steps: With your hands and knees on the ground, sink back through your hips to rest them on your heels. Hinge at your hips as you fold forward, walking your hands out in front of you. Rest your belly on your thighs. Extend your arms [...]
Chest To Chin How to do it: Step 1: Sit down on the ground in a comfortable position with your hands resting on your legs and spine in a neutral position. Step 2: Gently bend your head forward towards your chest. Pull your head till the time you do not feel the stretch at [...]
