Physical Therapy and Chronic Pain
Incidence of chronic pain is becoming a worsening problem in America, with more than 14% of the population living with daily pain symptoms. Usually, the first treatment of the condition is through the use of prescription of opioids (commonly OxyContin, Vicodin). Many health care providers wonder if this is really the best way to treat…
Therapy, Exercise and Education for Neck Pain
Nonspecific-chronic neck pain, neck pain that has been lasting for at least 12 weeks with no specific cause, is a common condition that can lead to high levels of pain and even disability. This may lead some patients to also experience other issues such as depression and anxiety. Popular treatments for Chronic Neck Pain (CNP),…