The Pacific Rehabilitation Blog

How to Find a Therapist

Jul 31, 2020 | Psychology

All people could benefit from therapy at some point. I started back in therapy a couple of months ago. I needed someone to help me sort through the stress I have been feeling. Yes, even psychologists and licensed professional counselors go to therapy. So whether it’s...

The Relationship between Chronic pain and the Weather

Jun 5, 2020 | Chronic pain

Living in the Pacific NW is great. As one of the most beautiful areas in the United States or maybe even, the world, we are surrounded by snow-covered mountains, Puget Sound, Lake Washington, Lake Union and everything is green. When my cousin comes to visit, he always...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – the Most Effective Treatment for Chronic Pain

Jun 3, 2020 | Chronic pain

One in three Americans suffer from chronic pain and it usually takes three to six months to diagnose the condition, so many physicians overlook the symptoms. Once diagnosed, the treatment of choice by many physicians for the last 25 year has been opioids, but recently...

Sleep Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 22, 2020 | Mindfulness

The restrictions of a stay-at-home order as created a variety of issues for Washingtonians. Our focus has been to remain healthy and sleep is a huge part of the equation. Our immune system requires sleep and is critical to our physical well-being. It’s also a key...

Smiling With Our Eyes (Stress During the Covid-19 Pandemic)

May 19, 2020 | Mindfulness

Stress comes in all shapes and sizes and it is part of everyday life. This is a good thing because without some pressure we wouldn’t get anything done. Stress is a word that is used often and the meaning and understanding of it has possibly been lost. Helpers and...