Tag: pain management
Swelling Continues Long After Trauma or Surgery
March 13, 2024
Navigating the intricacies of post-surgery recovery using effective treatment options is crucial. We take a close look at how Dr. Kelly Starrett addresses post-surgery recovery for individuals in search of […]
Setting and Reaching Post-Surgery Goals
February 27, 2024
Recovering from injury or surgery presents a unique set of challenges that extend beyond the physical aspects of healing. It’s a journey often marked by isolation, disrupted routines, and a […]
Muscle Disuse Atrophy: The Role of H-Wave in Recovery
February 21, 2024
In the realm of post-surgery recovery, addressing disuse atrophy becomes crucial, especially for athletes. Disuse atrophy, a complex term signifying the potential loss of muscle strength, size, and mass when […]
Understanding and Managing Swelling
January 17, 2024
Dr. Kelly Starrett details some valuable insights on a topic that often causes confusion among those dealing with chronic pain or recovering from surgery – understanding swelling vs. inflammation. Our […]
Managing Shoulder Pain Post-Surgery
January 9, 2024
Recovering from shoulder surgery can be a challenging journey, often accompanied by post-surgical pain that hinders movement and overall well-being. Dr. Kelly Starrett, a distinguished Physical Therapist, unveils an innovative […]
Breaking the Ice: The Future of Pain Management
January 2, 2024
In the landscape of pain management, individuals grappling with chronic pain or recovering from a recent surgery are often on the lookout for solutions that go beyond conventional approaches, such […]
Non-Pharmacologic Solutions for Pain Management in Workers’ Compensation – a Research Study
October 22, 2019
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) came out with a 5th Edition Report on Interstate Variations in Dispensing of Opioids earlier this year. It examines the trends in dispensing opioids […]
Conventional and Not-So-Conventional Facet Joint Pain Management
October 3, 2019
If you suffer from neck or back pain, you know how severe chronic pain can be. The simplest activities are a challenge, and sometimes the pain can create immobility when […]
Follow-Up to Proposed Pain Care Policy Changes
June 12, 2019
Final Report on Pain Management Best Practices: Updates, Gaps, Inconsistencies, and Recommendations Earlier this year, the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force (Task Force) released a draft report for […]
US Veteran Finds Portable Drug-Free Pain Management
April 29, 2019
Kathy served in the Navy for 10 years and is now a disabled veteran. She has been going to the VA for Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and chronic pain syndrome […]