What is Creative Hopelessness and How Can it Help with Pain Exposure?

Avoiding pain is one of the most natural human instincts. We all do it. We numb it with alcohol, drugs, we restrict our movement or our activities, and we withdraw. Pain is tough to live with, and we think we can’t live our lives while we have it—we put our lives on hold while we […]

Risky or Rewarding? Exercise for Pain Relief in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Rheumatological and musculoskeletal symptoms (RMS) are a main cause of chronic pain in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Some RMS, such as limited joint mobility syndrome (diabetic cheiroarthropathy), neuropathic arthritis, tendinopathy, diabetic amyotrophy, and diabetic muscle infarction, are considered specific complications of T2D. For other RMS, including osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel […]

Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Physical Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is gaining traction in physical therapy and pain care as an evidence-based treatment. When appropriate, we as physical therapists are accustomed to encouraging patients to push beyond perceived barriers, whether they be physical or psychological … or both. As our profession evolves toward taking more of a leadership role in […]

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How the Body May be Damaged by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Pain is a master concealer! It draws attention to one area, while the origin is really somewhere else. What do you believe to be the true origin of your chronic pain?
Whether your discomfort comes from a condition such as diabetes, an autoimmune disorder, osteoarthritis, or neuromuscular disease, the root cause often lies

Make it a Habit: 3 Tips for Living Pain-Free

There are 3 P’s of living with less pain— Pacing, Patience and Persistence. I have seen many patients overcome chronic pain, all of whom have embodied these traits. The 3 P’s help create small, sustainable change in your daily life to begin ending the pain. Do you seek to alleviate your pain? Does it feel…