Could Alterations in the Gut Microbiome Mediate Chronic Pain in Patients with Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is an intriguing medical condition, characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep problems, gastrointestinal disturbances, and alterations in mood and cognition. It affects 2-4% of the adult population, and is especially prevalent among women (although this has been recently challenged) (1). There is no cure for FM, nor a single treatment that […]
Can a High Fat Diet Improve Physical Function in Multiple Sclerosis?
Nutrition impacts our health in multiple ways, and the current epidemic of obesity and diabetes provide direct, overwhelming proof of how poor nutrition can precipitate disease. Not surprisingly, research is showing that dietary habits and lifestyle also influence the course of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), where other environmental and genetic factors seem […]
Take Chronic Pain Treatment to the Next Level with Nutrition
In the spring of 2016, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidelines questioning the safety and effectiveness of prescription opioids for the treatment of chronic pain, the organization specifically mentioned exercise and physical therapy as treatment options that “may actually work better” than off-abused painkillers. Since then, a steady stream […]
Nutrition and Physical Therapy: Improve Outcomes and Your Practice
In this article, we’ll discuss the value of combining nutrition with physical therapy, and how together, they will optimize patient outcomes and transform your practice. As physical therapists, we’re always talking about links. The kinetic chain is the perfect example, by describing how subtler mechanics may influence knee pain in a client with patellofemoral syndrome. […]
Part 2: Which Diet Works Best for Pain? [The Evidence]
Can the food you eat help ease pain? Can the pain associated with chronic diseases be reduced by adopting a specific diet? Read on as we continue to explore some of the current evidence around diet and pain. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. [Go here for Which Diet Works for Pain? [The […]
Part 1: Which Diet Works Best for Pain? [The Evidence]
Can the type of food you eat help ease the pain? Is a particular diet able to reduce the pain associated with various health conditions? Read on as we explore some of the current evidence around diet and pain. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. [Go here for Which Diet Works for Pain? […]