Exercise is one of the MAJOR keys to recovering from chronic pain. There are many studies showing how exercise reduces pain and improves quality of life. However the exercise needs to be done in a certain way. Exercise for chronic pain works best when it is: regular safe aerobic For anyone, quality of life is […]
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The Theracane is a great tool for treating trigger points. I own one and use it regularly. So it came as no surprise when, after finishing shooting a video for the trigger point course, I found another willing model. As you can see below: This isn’t great Theracane technique (more of a back scratch really) […]
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Medial branch blocks are an important procedure for treating back pain, and they’re quite frequently misunderstood. This misunderstanding is not only by people who have pain, but also by quite a number of practitioners and people who pay your insurance. What people often don’t understand is what medial branch blocks are and why we should […]
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There’s a strong relationship between pain and anxiety. In fact, when they seriously look into it, many people find their anxiety increases their pain, and vice versa. As a chronic pain specialist, I see many people who have anxiety that goes with the chronic pain. The thing that’s well recognized in the medical literature is […]
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The commonest cause of tricep pain near the elbow is a triceps tendonitis. If you do have triceps tendon pain, it’s important to rehab and give your body time to heal this before it turns into more permanent damage. In this article, we’ll look at: The anatomy of the triceps muscle Triceps muscle function What […]
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When people who have a bad tennis elbow, something as simple as trying even grip a cup can cause a lot of pain. While many people advocate tennis elbow injections or surgery, there are other options. In this article, we’ll look at: What causes Tennis Elbow Tendonitis vs Tendinosus How to Rest a Tendon Tennis […]
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Here’s the article with the original story. And a link to a visual history of pandemics. Any thoughts, comments, questions – please put them in the comments section below!
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I’ve found Stoic philosophy to be a great help in tough times. It’s a way to create inner peace and resilience, even when the world around you has gone pear shaped. The video below contains some pointers to get your started down this path. If you want to further into Stoic philosophy: The Daily Stoic […]
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Can a vaccine be ready in 18 months or less? Right now, there’s a lot of talk about vaccines. They are been spoken of as the silver bullet, the knight in shining armour that will come and rescue us all. So, with all the leading medical companies and educational institutes working on a Covid-19 vaccine, […]
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Persistent functional abdominal pain is a really common problem. It affects children more than adults but does affect many adults. Tig studies have shown that from 10-30% of people have functional persistent abdominal pain. The syndrome has the word functional because there is no underlying organic pathology, meaning there is no disease causing the pain. […]
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