Pain is an opportunity. An opportunity to listen to your body as you determine which challenges are worthwhile ventures. Pain forces you to live in the present. You can wait for it to disappear, much like a shipwreck survivor awaits rescue. Or you can begin the...
Pain is a multidimensional sensation which requires a multifaceted approach. Simply put, pain is a powerful force. Pain is initiated at receptors in the periphery (nociceptors) and its real potential is harnessed by neurons within the central nervous system. For...
A recently published randomized clinical trial suggest that a single session of Trigger Point Dry Needling decreases neck pain intensity and widespread pressure sensitivity, and also increases active cervical range of motion in patients with acute mechanical neck...
It’s almost second nature for therapists to become defensive when a client claims ‘Isn’t PT the same as chiropractic?’ But the reality is that these professions are both involved in the treatment of pain and injury. The difference is in their...
Whiplash is an acceleration and deceleration injury to the neck. It is the most common non-fatal injury from a motor vehicle accident AND it can occur at speeds as low as 5 mph!! Symptoms of pain and stiffness can occur a few hours or days post-accident and can last...
