Category: chronic pain relief

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Should I Use Heat or Ice For Pain Relief?

April 29th, 2022

Overview When experiencing pain or discomfort, people will turn to different solutions for relief. Often, people will supplement their physical therapy and pharmacological management with ice and heat. This is for good reason, as evidence has shown that these modalities can help to reduce pain. But what do they do and how should they be

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Will a Cortisone Injection Relieve My Pain?

January 10th, 2022

Do you experience inflamed joints that limit you from doing your favorite activities? Do you second guess before lifting something out of fear of a sharp pain? Has your Orthopedist or Primary Care Physician (PCP) recommended a Cortisone Injection? Cortisone shots offer an appealing option for pain relief and can provide fast relief. This article will

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TENS: Electrical Stimulation for Pain Relief

October 29th, 2021

Physical therapists have a wide variety of therapeutic tools and technologies at their disposal to help aid in your recovery process. One that is commonly used in treatment is electrical stimulation (e-stim). There are many types of e-stim used that serve different purposes depending on the condition being treated and the intended goal of its

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Chronic Pain Controlling Your Life? It’s Time For a Solution

June 3rd, 2021

Did You Know PT Can Help Even the Most Persistent Pain? Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want

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