Low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal issues affecting people today. Often, individuals experience a combination of hip pain and low back pain simultaneously. However, discerning whether the hip or spine is the primary source of pain, or if both are equally contributing to the symptoms, can often pose a diagnostic challenge….
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of our lives. In every single new patient encounter, I make it a point to inquire about sleep because its impact on health cannot be overstated. Regardless of the injury, pain, or condition someone is dealing with, sleep plays a crucial role in influencing healing, mental well-being, pain levels, and…
Back pain is a complex and multifaceted issue that can arise from various factors, including muscle stiffness and tightness. Identifying the precise sources of back pain can be challenging, as it often manifests as a side effect of multiple contributing factors. However, what remains paramount is recognizing physical impairments and adopting a proactive and holistic…
If you have worked with a physical therapist or delved into the world of therapeutic technologies, you have likely come across the acronyms TENS and EMS. These two modalities, standing for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Electrical Muscle Stimulation, respectively, share a common foundation of electrical pulses, yet their applications and impacts on the body…
Concrete floors are common and if you are reading this article, I’m going to guess and say you walk on concrete often or are thinking about walking on concrete more. While walking concrete itself doesn’t necessarily lead to injuries, it does cause greater stress on joints than softer surfaces such as grass or dirt. This…
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide and impacting their daily activities and overall quality of life. This article goes over how you can use a TENS unit for lower back pain management. Effective pain management strategies play a pivotal role toward improved well-being. Especially for those…
If you’ve ever undergone physical therapy, you’ve probably come across the term TENS or electrotherapy. The use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is steadily gaining popularity as a tool for pain management during recovery from injuries, surgeries, and chronic pain conditions. No fluff, just the essential information you need to make an informed decision…
TENS, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a non-invasive, drug-free method of pain relief that is used by millions of people worldwide. While it has been used in physical therapy for quite some time, the use of TENS units outside of PT is growing, proving to be a popular non-pharmological pain management tool. They are portable,…
In the quest for relaxation and relief from the everyday stresses of life, there is perhaps no piece of furniture more revered than the recliner. While recliner chairs cannot miraculously cure back pain, they do have a role to play in providing relief and preventing its worsening. In this article, we will explore a selection…
What is non pharmacological pain management? Non pharmacological pain management refers to pain-relief treatments without the use of drugs. Pain is a tricky thing. It can be acute or chronic. It can be triggered by an injury, illness, and/or surgery, or it might have no known cause. Not to mention, there are several different types…