Stress Awareness Month began in 1992. Every April since, Stress Awareness Month has been recognized. The purpose for Stress Awareness month is to raise awareness, help others to recognize the signs, understand the dangers, explore treatments and learn to manage stress. Recognizing the Signs of Stress Many times, people experience stress and don’t even realize [...]
A staggering 100 million Americans or 1 in 5 people suffer from chronic pain on a daily basis! Understanding and Defining Chronic Pain Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting longer than 3 months and pain which does not respond to treatment. The pain can be caused from various different issues such as: arthritis, [...]
Trauma, muscle tension, bulging discs and spinal stenosis can all play their part in contributing to back pain. If you have ever experienced back and neck pain, you know how excruciating and debilitating it can be. Even the simplest tasks can seem impossible. When you experience neck and back pain, you need relief and it [...]
9 of the Most Powerful Life Changing Gifts YOU Can Give Yourself This Holiday Season! How often do you really celebrate you? This year, create a new tradition that is all about YOU! Many people have a hard time celebrating themselves and giving themselves gifts. This year, understand that giving to yourself is the best [...]
Don’t let yours be about pain! As kids we saw summer as that long needed break from school and homework. As kids we took advantage of lazy days at the beach or pool, sports camps and family vacations! As adults we embrace the extra free time with our families and enjoy participating in outdoor activities. [...]
What is arthritis? The word arthritis comes from the Greek word anthrax with means “joint”. “Itis” is of Latin descent meaning “inflammation”. Therefore, the simplest definition of arthritis is that it is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. This pain and stiffness can worsen as you age. Fast Facts: May is National Arthritis Awareness [...]
Did you know that at least two-thirds of people will encounter neck pain at some point. It seems like a high number doesn’t it? If you think about it, we often take our bodies for granted, putting it through rigorous trials. We often do not realize the stress that we put on our bodies. Think [...]
You’ve felt it; that severe or even aching pain in your lower back right after you played your favorite sport, or when you have moved suddenly or the most common scenario - lifting a heavy object. More than likely you have noticed one or all of the following when you have hurt your back: • [...]
