Tag: chronic pain

Chronic pain changes every aspect of our lives. Both physically and emotionally. Through its lens we focus and define what we can and cannot do. Over time we become hypersensitive. Any stimuli, no matter how benign- walking, sitting, standing, lying in bed-is suspect. Pain, the body’s mechanism meant to protect us from harm becomes the… Continue reading Pain Reprocessing Therapy

Chronic pain is forever. There’s no cure. Like any chronic condition it’s a frightening prospect to be told it’s never going away. That’s why learning to live with it is so important. Looking for quick fixes and easy answers never pan out. As with any long-term issue, diabetes, lung, renal, gastrointestinal or cardiovascular disease; it… Continue reading The Six Stages of Pain

If you are like me, getting through the day can be difficult. If it’s not my neck, then it’s my lower back or arms or legs. It never stops. Sitting, standing, walking, driving, cooking, or cleaning can all hurt. Here are ways to help ease the pain before it gets too much to bear. Find… Continue reading Little Changes Can Help Chronic Pain

Last week we shared what infrared light is. Now we’ll review some of the benefits. Detoxification. It can strengthen the immune system by increasing blood flow, decreasing oxidative stress and encourages biochemical processes to function properly, even improving digestion.  Pain relief. Because it can penetrate so deep, infrared can reach painful, achey muscles, tendons and ligaments.… Continue reading Benefits of Infrared Light

Infrared therapy is a light-based treatment for decreasing inflammation and pain in any body part. Unlike ultraviolet light which can damage the skin, infrared light actually increases cell regeneration and can be delivered to specific areas along a spectrum of wavelengths that promote cell repair. It’s the heat we feel when in sunlight. The skin… Continue reading Infrared Therapy