Pain Articles

July 31, 2022

How Physical Therapy Helps Neuropathy

You have gone to the doctor for numbness, tingling, and pain in your hands or feet. The doctor gives you a diagnosis of neuropathy and gives you some home instructions to help with pain and order for physical therapy. This is a good thing because physical…

August 09, 2021

Top 5 Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain

Dealing with a new arthritis diagnosis or helping a loved one who may be struggling with arthritis pain can be a challenge, especially for those who may not be familiar with the complexities of this issue. The good news is there are various ways to deal…

August 10, 2020

What Is Arthritis, Anyway? Understanding the Early Signs

Did you know that over 54 million American adults have arthritis? This is, indeed, a very common disease, and it can cause quite a lot of pain and discomfort. In severe cases, it can have an even bigger impact on one's quality of life, limiting their…

December 30, 2019

New Year's Resolutions for Patients with Chronic Pain

Why is Goal Setting important for patients with chronic pain? Whether your pain is caused by chemotherapy, surgery, Lymphedema, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, or an injury- pain is a pain! New Year's Resolutions for patient's with chronic pain can seem overwhelming.…

July 05, 2015

Occupational Therapy Helps Manage Arthritis

5 Tips from Occupational Therapy to Help Manage Your ArthritisJuly is Arthritis Awareness Month and occupational therapy can help preserve your joints and manage your pain.  How can occupational therapists help? Occupational therapists can teach you how…