chronic pain

#1 Arthritis Myth – Busted!

By Integrated Pain Solutions / October 9, 2014

There are a lot of myths when it comes to understanding arthritis pain.  But when it comes to Osteoarthritis, by far, the most common myth that I hear is the belief that those with arthritis should AVOID physical activity. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. When you understand the mechanics of your joints and…

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The Ugly Truth About Scar Tissue

By Integrated Pain Solutions / April 28, 2014

What Is Scar Tissue We all know about the types of scars that form when you cut or burn yourself.  Scars look and act differently than the healthy skin that surrounds them, and usually, they’re just plain ugly.  Depending on the severity of the injury, a scar could be with you for the rest of…

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NEW Research: Significant Pain Reduction from Laser Therapy

By Integrated Pain Solutions / January 23, 2014

New research demonstrates the effectiveness of laser therapy for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. Even if your pain is not in your shoulder, you’ll want to read this because the findings can apply to joints other than just shoulders. The study, which was published in the Journal of Back Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, found that patients experienced a significant…

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Ice or Heat for Your Pain? That is the question

By Integrated Pain Solutions / November 15, 2013

I encourage my patients to learn how to take care of themselves and treat their own aches and pains as much as possible, and if there’s one thing that continues to confuse people, it’s the proper use of ice or heat on injuries and pains.  So, I’ll try to simplify it for you today. Ice…

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