Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Chronic Pain

We are undergoing a revolution in our understanding of human pain and suffering. One of the most promising therapies designed to address human pain is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (pronounced as “ACT” in one word). Stemming from traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), ACT is an empirically based, third wave cognitive behavioral therapy that uses acceptance, […]

Part 2: How a Physical Therapist Can Promote Health and Wellness

“Do you exercise three times per week?” “Do you eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables?” “Do you smoke cigarettes?” “Do you get 7-8 hrs of sleep each night?” Simple as they see, these questions may begin a deep transformation in the life of your patients if followed by skilled treatment and counseling. In a previous […]

Part 1: How a Physical Therapist Can Promote Health and Wellness

You put a great deal of effort into your practice. You apply the best of your knowledge and put every relevant skill to use. It is natural to feel frustrated when your patient comes back with the same issues, or even new ones, year after year. We are complex creatures endowed with the amazing ability […]

Part 2: How to Manage Pain Using Nutrition

What is the best diet for people who experience persistent pain? Can pain relief be found in certain foods? What is a pain care practitioner’s role in guiding clients towards better dietary habits? This is Part 2 of How to Manage Pain Using Nutrition How to Manage Pain Using Nutrition Part 1 reviewed some of […]

Part 1: How to Manage Pain Using Nutrition

Can what we eat influence our level of perceived pain? Does food play a role in the development or management of chronic pain conditions? This is Part 1 of a two-part blog that explores the relationship between diet and chronic pain. With escalating rates of obesity, ill health, and disease in the United States,  studies […]

Could the Mediterranean Diet Have Benefits for Osteoarthritic Pain?

As healthcare professionals have long known, the Mediterranean diet has consistently been shown to have beneficial effects on musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,  metabolic, and cognitive diseases, but can it also be associated with a lower prevalence of osteoarthritis of the knee? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disease and a leading source of chronic pain and […]