Dealing with a Pet in Pain
Hi everyone, Wow, it’s been quite a while since I posted on here. It’s been great to see some new followers roll in, and I’m looking forward to getting to know you. One of the...
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How a physical therapist helped me through my lowest point, Part 7
**If you are new to my blog and would like to start at the beginning of this series, click here.** From the elliptical trainer, we moved on to some very gentle weight lifting and...
Breaking up muscle knots, without completely breaking your budget
Sometimes, there’s nothing like a good massage. Exercise and stretching are incredibly important, but sometimes you really just need someone to dismantle the knots that have taken over your muscles, and give your body a...
How I’ve (Mostly) Made Sense of My Issues
Of course, I’m not saying everything is perfect now. But I’m definitely way better off than I was a few years ago, and a lot of that has to do with how I’ve changed my...
How I’ve (Mostly) Made Sense of My Issues
Of course, I’m not saying everything is perfect now. But I’m definitely way better off than I was a few years ago, and a lot of that has to do with how I’ve changed my...
Clinical Trials Looking for Participants with Fibromyalgia
Have you ever thought about participating in a clinical trial? I’ve never done it myself, but I’ve always wanted to. It’s a way to talk to people who are studying your condition, receive free medical...
How a physical therapist helped me through my lowest point, Part 5
**If you are new to my blog and would like to start at the beginning of this series, click here.** In some ways, the “cure” wasn’t a magic bullet. I still do have some pain,...
New York Times: The Heart Perils of Pain Relievers
An interesting look at the risks that come from taking anti-inflammatory medications. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/17/the-heart-perils-of-pain-relievers/?_r=0 The article quotes one doctor as saying, “If these drugs are making your life a lot better, that may be worth the...
How a physical therapist helped me through my lowest point: Part Four
This is the fourth part in a series about an amazing new approach to physical therapy for chronic pain patients. To start from the beginning, check out Part One, Two, and Three. For the first...
Why do some hospitals get away with charging such exorbitant prices?
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services published a ground-breaking report yesterday looking at the average prices charged by 3,000 U.S. hospitals for the “top 100 most frequently billed charges.” The report shows that different...