Developed by noted physical therapist Robin McKenzie in the 1960s, the McKenzie Method is a well-known physical therapy technique commonly used to assess and treat back and neck pain. The McKenzie Method encompasses a comprehensive approach to pain management that […]
Back pain isn’t something that goes away simply because of a change of the calendar. It’s also not something you have to accept as a part of your life in 2017. Start off the new year by changing how you […]
It’s no surprise chronic pain can go beyond its actual source. With some forms of recurring back and neck pain, this often includes discomfort extending to arms, shoulders, and legs. What may not be so well known are the possible […]
Chronic pain is different from occasional aches and pains in many ways, including the fact it may also have an impact on other aspects of your health. Growing evidence suggests ongoing pain may elevate blood pressure by consistently stimulating the […]
Affecting more than 100 million Americans and contributing to more than half-a-trillion dollars in related medical expenses annually, chronic pain can have a serious impact on quality of life. Though the connection between pain lasting 6 months or longer has […]
Affecting about 30 million people in the United States, chronic pain is something most people just want to end. However, the current epidemic with narcotic pain relievers can cause some resistance to the idea of depending solely on medications to […]
Referring to spikes in pain that go beyond the relief offered by your existing chronic pain medication, breakthrough pain is a noticeable distraction that can occur without warning. However, you don’t necessarily need back or neck surgery to find relief […]
You don’t have to be a bonafide roller coaster enthusiast to appreciate the thrill of enduring rapid twists and turns at high speeds. However, all the whooshing and swooshing can also be an unexpected source of back and neck pain […]
As a stimulant, caffeine can have multiple effects on your overall health, both positive and negative. A study from 2000 suggested a connection between caffeine and rheumatoid arthritis, a common source of joint inflammation. Subsequent research has produced mixed results. […]