Tag Archives: chronic pain

Ease That Nagging Back Pain

Your back is killing you, and the last thing you want to do is move around. Unfortunately, for most cases of nagging back pain, lying around in bed can only make the problem worse. Numerous studies have shown that exercise improves back pain, and the more regularly you engage in physical activity, the better. Exercise […]

Managing the Pain of Fibromylagia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition , leaving those who suffer from it struggling with muscle, tendon and ligament pain, as well as fatigue and tenderness throughout the body, where even gentle pressure triggers discomfort. Fortunately, physical therapy exercises can help manage the pain of this debilitating condition. Part of the role of physical therapy is […]

My Back Pain Always Returns! What Can I Do?

After the common cold, the most common reason Americans miss work is back pain. Unfortunately, once you have experienced back strain or injury, it can easily become a recurring problem. Many cases of back strain are due to the way we live—sitting at desks all day, hunched over a computer, with little physical activity. Unless […]

Recurrent Back Pain After a Herniated Disc Removal

One reason back surgery “fails” is that the area operated on was not, in fact, the area causing the pain. Because the back and its nerves are so complex, this often cannot be foreseen before surgery. In fact, back surgery more commonly alleviates leg pain than back pain, because it is easier to trace leg […]

Can TENS Relieve Low-back Pain?

If you have suffered from acute or chronic pain—including tendinitis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia or recurrent back pain—you may have been treated with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). This frequently used treatment is widely considered safe for many conditions. In fact, you may have even seen inexpensive units marketed for home use. Can at-home electrical stimulation […]

Relieving Depression with Physical Therapy

Contrary to some beliefs, depression is not a purely psychological condition. Many systemic factors—from chemical imbalances to chronic pain—can trigger depression. When medication and therapy fail, however, physical therapy can often help people who suffer from depression. Because chronic pain is a leading cause of depression, we can help a person alter his or her […]

Relieve Neuropathic Pain Through Physical Therapy

Affecting up to four million people in the United States, chronic neuropathic pain is a type of pain relating to the nerves. It is more difficult to diagnose and treat than other kinds of chronic pain and comes about when there is damage or dysfunction to the nerves, spinal cord or brain. This damage could […]

Get In the Swim for Back Pain

Back pain can carry a double whammy. Painful back muscles may prevent you from exercising comfortably. But a lack of exercise may inhibit your back from healing and may actually make the condition worse. Swimming can be an excellent solution to your problem. Fortunately, swimming provides a great full body workout. Water counteracts the forces […]

Getting Your Back Back to Normal

Chronic back pain can have a devastating effect on a person’s ability to function. If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disk, you might want to take the most drastic steps to eliminate the pain as soon as possible. For many people this means surgery. However, before surgery becomes an option, many doctors recommend […]