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For those of us in pain, nothing is worse than hearing our provider say the dreaded words, “There’s nothing more we can do for you.” But as I’ve shared, there are significant ways pain can be managed that aren’t medically oriented- exercise, meditation, massage, and hypnosis. Guided imagery is another option. The theory is it acts… Continue reading Guided Imagery
The CDC estimates 20% of adult Americans suffer from chronic pain. But in their 2021 study, 58% of Americans responded they’d had constant pain in some area of the body within the last 3 months. It’s higher in those over 65. Add in everyone else who is affected by someone who lives with chronic pain… Continue reading Chronic Pain Due to Hypersensitive Cells
Every breath impacts our health. Deeper, fuller breaths improve how we move and think. It gets life nourishing oxygen to all areas of the body. Short, shallow breaths occurs when we are stressed, anxious and in pain, diminishing the air we get into our lungs, causing the body to react as if in a “fight… Continue reading Breathing Exercises to Lessen Pain
Days filled with sitting, standing, and waking always exacerbate pain. Making nights a constant battle of treatments geared to restoring a sense of stability before it starts all over again the next morning. That’s why it's so important to implement simple ergonomic changes that can dramatically lessen the toll on our bodies. Here are some… Continue reading Ergonomics for the Workplace
Ergonomics is about making where we work, live, and play better suited to our individual needs in order to increase efficiency and productivity while acknowledging the importance of comfort. It doesn’t just focus on physical needs but cognitive ones as well. It’s often thought of as just a workplace intervention but work is defined as,… Continue reading Ergonomics