Chronic pain comes in many different types, including fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), joint pain, and headaches. By definition, chronic pain usually persists more than three months or many months and years. Oftentimes, it is more difficult to treat than acute pain because many factors influence the pain persistence
Pudendal neuralgia is the irritation, entrapment, or compression of the pudendal nerve, which can cause a sharp pain along the path of the nerve. It starts from a bundle of nerves from the sacrum, curving around the sciatic foramen of the pelvis and toward the genitals and rectum. There, the
There are likely more than 20 different types of massage in the world, but if you were to break them down to the basics, there are probably just less than ten—all involve some form of physical touch. But the type of massage you receive depends on what your intentions are,
The Oregon Pain Summit (OPS) returned to hosting its event live on Sept. 29 in Lebanon, Ore. Spanning over three days, this year’s presentation focused on some of the tough issues that challenge how clinicians think about what pain is and how to best treat the person in pain based
Lordosis (also called “swayback”) is where your lower spine curves inward excessively. Such curve functions as a shock absorber, adapting to movement and load and keeping your body stable. While having spinal curves is natural and beneficial, having too much low back curve may cause health problems. But based on
What is anterior pelvic tilt? The anterior pelvic tilt is where your pelvis is rotated forward, lifting your buttocks upward and increasing your lower back arch. Sometimes the pelvic tilt decreases the upper spine curvature, making your back to appear flatter. As a result, some muscles get chronically shortened, like
Lower cross syndrome refers to the muscular imbalances of the lower body, including the hips, lower abdominals, hip flexors, and legs. The “cross syndrome” term comes from the “X” that you often see from the side view of a person’s body at the pelvis or shoulder girdle. Some of these
Cervical lordosis refers to the natural, C-shaped curve of your neck, which is made up of seven vertebrae—C1 to C7—that work with your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves to allow a wide range of movements. The curve also helps to absorb shock in the upper spine, along with the intervertebral
Kyphosis refers to having too much curvature in your upper back, which can reduce range of motion in your shoulders and upper back extension. Too much rounding of the spine may also increase the risk of some joint disorders and diseases, such as fractures in the spine among older adults.
If you Google “child neglect” and hit the “News” tab, you would likely find many of such cases reported with parents or caregivers arrested or found guilty in court for child endangerment or neglect. For more than 20 years, neglect ranks as the most common type of child maltreatment in
Dance physical therapy is where a physical therapist treats a dancer’s injuries and helps to improve their performance mostly with exercise and movement. They evaluate the nature of an injury and monitor the progress of their recovery, much like almost any athlete. But don’t get this confused with “dance therapy.”
In the fall of 1990 when I was in eighth grade, my family moved further north in San Diego County, away from Mira Mesa where I had lived since first grade. Before we moved, many questions and uncertainties swirled in my brain with hundreds of “what ifs.” What if I