Embarking on a journey while dealing with pain can present unique challenges. Whether you live with chronic or acute pain, recognizing your body’s signals, planning, utilizing resources, and having a care team are essential elements for a smoother travel experience. Before the Trip Communicate with your Care Team Communicate with your care team about traveling […]
Exercise for Chronic Pain Management – 7 Tips
Chronic pain leads many people to avoid physical activity. Pain medication is often relied on or prescribed to help manage pain. This can lead to other significant problems such as dependence. An alternative and effective pain management strategy has is regular exercise. Starting an exercise program, however, can be a whole other kind of pain.
“Superhuman” No More! Beat Chronic Pain with Biomechanics
by Krista Haidle, SCAT, ATC Astym Certified, Midlands Sports Medicine and Outreach Coordinator at CORA In a world where limits are tested and superhumans are created, sports can oftentimes come with both high rewards and equally as high of a risk; pain may be considered inevitable. While acute injuries can often times result in an […]
