There are so many online resources about nutrition and the recommended daily amounts of certain foods. With all of the contradictory information how is it even possible to know what is truly best for your body? Here is a quick overview of how nutrition works with your body on a day-to-day basis, especially for pain…
Whether your favorite is a fantasy-filled adventure through the world of Harry Potter, a brisk run through a crime-mystery novel, or a long tome of Russian experimental literature, scientists have found that the simple act of reading for pleasure can actually reduce stress levels and reduce your pain overall. Does reading actually help with stress? …
Back pain is an extremely personal experience. There are multiple causes of this type of pain and each one requires specialized attention and treatment. So, what are the various types of back pain and how many people in the U.S. are dealing with this painful experience? In most cases, back pain can be divided between…
If you dread going to work in the morning or spend all weekend agonizing about your return to work on Monday, you’re not too surprised that jobs create the most stress for people in the U.S. You may, however, be surprised at just how much stress our jobs are creating in our lives, or what…
Antonette was born and raised in the Philippines. She completed her degree in Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Sacred Heart College in 1998. When she moved to the United States , she pursued her education and earned her degree in Masters of Science in Nursing as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ.
Kevin Thorn has practiced for the past 15 years, in a multiple specialties, such as family medicine, internal medicine, endocrinology, urgent care, and pain management.
Did you know that several U.S. presidents suffered from chronic pain conditions? In light of Presidents’ Day, we’re talking about some of the biggest examples from history. Franklin D. Roosevelt Most of us are already familiar, of course, with Franklin D. Roosevelt’s paralysis while he was in office. The 32nd president was wheelchair bound likely as…
A study published in 2003 estimated that the cost of pain, including lower back pain, for U.S. businesses was around $61 billion. This figure establishes the loss of productivity due to workers in the U.S. being unable to perform their jobs because of painful conditions. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,…
Back pain can be different for everyone who has to deal with it in their lives. There are so many probable causes and possible symptoms that it is impossible to create a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. Beyond some of the obvious symptoms, including muscle and joint pain, there are some more specific symptoms with back pain you…
In the past fifty years, we have become a nation of sitters. Our jobs have become less active and our personal lives tend to revolve around screens, both computer and television. While this is not bad in all ways, in terms of spine health, there are many negative effects of sitting. Why is sitting so…