When Back Pain Interrupts Your Sleep
It’s a vicious cycle: Pain can make it harder to sleep — and when you can’t sleep, your pain may be worse. Here are some simple steps you can take to get a better night’s rest. If your back hurts worse at night — no matter how many positions you try — tell your doctor […]
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability or dislocation is usually a consequence of trauma. The extent of your injury can vary significantly, from weakened muscles at one end of the spectrum, to tissue damage at the other end. There is usually pain associated with this injury, and a sense of apprehension when using your arm. The shoulder joint is […]
RELAXATION & BODY SCAN
Using relaxation to help with chronic pain. Being in pain is often a stressful experience, even if you consider yourself a person that doesn’t usually have a problem with stress. Pain can cause changes to your muscle tension, your breathing pattern, your heart rate and your blood pressure without you really being aware of it. […]
