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...
When I first started this blog, I promised myself I wouldn’t get into any political issues on it. I actually love discussing politics and current events, but in this space, I want to help people...
This is the second part in a series about a life-changing experience I had in physical therapy. To start from the beginning, check out Part One. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I think...
Ok, so I wish I could stop going on angry rants on this blog. But, ironically, some of my rants have turned out to be among my most popular posts… so I’m going to keep...
One of the reasons I sometimes take a critical tone towards alternative medicine on my blog is not always that I think these approaches have no merit. But I do think that, too often, people...
I can’t believe I didn’t know about this until now… Apparently, the folks at the Tufts University Pain Research, Education, and Policy program have decided to put all of the lectures for their graduate course...
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...
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...
I recently learned about a fascinating study that I had to share with you all. Researchers took two groups of people– professional violinists and regular, everyday people off the street– and pricked everyone’s index finger...