This post is the first in a series of posts about my life-changing experience of pain neurophysiology education. To see a list of all of the posts, click here! Part One: Hitting Rock Bottom. A...
I have to be honest with you… people suggested I try moist heat for a long time before I actually did it. Frankly, buying a new heating pad seemed unnecessary when I thought I was getting...
When I’m at the gym, nothing makes me cringe more than watching someone walk out of the locker room, go over to the stretching area, and bob up and down doing toe touches. This is...
It’s been almost two weeks since my surgery, and I am finally starting to feel like myself again. It’s actually amazing how normal I feel. When I first got home from the hospital, I felt...
It’s amazing how sometimes a piece of writing that’s only a few paragraphs long can help to clarify something you’ve been thinking about for a while. I found a great article on Body in Mind...
The only good thing about being out of shape is that it doesn’t take very much to get a good workout. Ever since I’ve been having my lower back and hip problems, I’ve known that...
Have you ever had a totally disappointing experience seeing a specialist for help with chronic pain/fibromyalgia? I certainly have… many times. Fellow pain sufferers, we are fighting an uphill battle to be taken seriously. I...
I spent much of this weekend huddled in my house, hiding from winter storm Nemo. I have to be honest– it was kind of fun. I secretly enjoyed the driving ban– in a weird way,...
Let’s say you’re sightseeing at the Grand Canyon. You are with a trusted friend enjoying a scenic overlook when notice your friend is walking a little bit too close to the edge of the cliff....
I’ve seen numerous “alternative medicine” providers perform something they call “muscle testing” or “muscle energy testing” many times as part of their sales pitch. They tell you to put one arm out in front of...