Mar 11, 2019 | Chronic pain, News
A federal health panel at work since 2016 recently released a draft report that recommends a balanced, individual patient-centered approach to treating acute and chronic pain, focused on the following: Risk assessment: A thorough look at patient medical, social, and...
Mar 7, 2019 | Chronic pain, News
New research published in Menopause indicates midlife women with documented menopause symptoms are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with chronic pain, independent of mental health status and other risk factors. Women who struggle with the “change of life”...
Jan 30, 2019 | Chronic pain, News
After one night of inadequate sleep, brain activity ramps up in pain-sensing regions while activity is scaled back in areas responsible for modulating how we perceive painful stimuli. This finding provides the first brain-based explanation for the well-established...
Dec 18, 2018 | Chronic pain, News
Between the rain, it is darker longer, traffic and holiday expectations, your chronic pain can flare up to the point of you just want to stay inside and tucked in bed. Here are a few tips: Take steps to combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). As the hours of...
Dec 4, 2018 | Chronic pain, News
Pacific is rolling out a NEW program this month! Recovery through Acupuncture, Massage Therapy and Physical Therapy. This program is for workers injured within the last 12 months. Just a highlight about therapeutic Massage Therapy:Treating yourself with regular...
Aug 10, 2016 | Chronic pain, News
Providing physical therapy for patients whose pain complaints do not resolve over time can be a significant challenge. With our growing knowledge we have new opportunities to educate patients and give them the tools early during treatment to decrease the risk of...
