Category Archives: Blog
Coping with Nerve Pain Flares at Home
Written on October 2, 2024 at 12:34 pm, by Erica
Have you ever experienced the moment as a child when your mom or dad told you not to touch the stove, but your hands somehow found themselves inching closer and closer to the heat source until something in your brain yelled at you to stop before you hurt yourself? Pain is supposed to be a Continue Reading »
It’s All in the Legs: Education on Proper Body Mechanics
Written on October 2, 2024 at 12:31 pm, by Erica
Sometimes, walking down the yellow brick road of life is not as cheerful and easy as we would like it to be. As much as we would like to imagine ourselves moving with the ease and flexibility of the scarecrow, one wrong bend or lift can have us aching and stuck like the Tin Man. Continue Reading »
10 Ways to Avoid Back Pain on Your Next Summer Road Trip
Written on September 9, 2024 at 8:49 am, by Erica
The kids are out of school, work has slowed down just enough, and that PTO you’ve been holding on to is ready for some TLC – what better way to kick off the official start of summer than with an epic road trip?! Whether you are prepping the kids for a family-fun adventure or seeking Continue Reading »
Waking Up with Neck Pain: Saying Sayonara to a Stiff Neck!
Written on August 16, 2024 at 1:08 pm, by Erica
As the morning sun begins to creep in through the windows, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee eases its way into your senses, you can’t help but think to yourself, “Today is going to be a good day.” But all of your thoughts and senses are immediately clouded by a shooting pain in the Continue Reading »
A Medical Massage Menagerie: A Complete Guide to Non-Surgical Pain Management
Written on August 16, 2024 at 9:56 am, by Erica
Between a knot in your neck from a rough night’s rest to tension in your back from your workout classes, you may believe that the answers lie in over-the-counter pain medications and sheer hope it will subside. However, what if we told you there was another way to ease muscle tension and provide you with Continue Reading »
Can Ozempic Cause Muscle Pain?
Written on August 16, 2024 at 9:52 am, by Erica
Considered the “worst-kept secret in Hollywood,” Ozempic has become the most popular and debated topic of conversation in recent months. Originally created to help patients with diabetes control their blood sugar, Ozempic has now reached superstardom in the realm of weight loss. While the drug has proven to be effective in helping people lose weight, Continue Reading »
Wrist-ful Thinking: How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Finding Relief If It’s Too Late
Written on August 16, 2024 at 9:33 am, by Erica
Your ability to work from home or the flexibility in your career as a cosmetologist has left you feeling like you hit the career jackpot – until the years of repetition have left you with a slight ache in your wrists. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes a numb sensation in the Continue Reading »
The Gender-Pain Gap: Tackling Female Groin Pain
Written on August 16, 2024 at 8:48 am, by Erica
When we think of groin pain, our minds most likely think of a man. While this may seem like an accurate representation, groin pain does not discriminate based on gender. Groin pain is common in people of all ages, affecting both men and women. The most common reasons for groin pain in women stems from Continue Reading »
Can Lower Back Pain Cause Pelvic Pain?
Written on August 16, 2024 at 8:43 am, by Erica
When you enter the ring with pain, it’s common to get hit below the belt – specifically in your lower back. Low back pain is one of the most common conditions people experience, shared by more than 500 million during their lifetime. While some cases of lower back pain just require some much-needed relaxation, what Continue Reading »
Putting the Sigh in Sciatica: How to Find Immediate Relief for Sciatic Pain
Written on July 11, 2024 at 9:10 am, by Erica
There is no situation more frustrating – and debilitating – than being unable to go about your daily routine due to shooting pain. Sciatica is a condition that can range from a dull ache to an electric shock-like sensation, moving down the lower back into the buttock and leg. While some cases of sciatica can Continue Reading »