As our Pain Doctors frequently explain to patients: “When alternative therapies are used in conjunction with conventional medicine, it is called complementary medicine. Alternative therapy encompasses a variety of disciplines including acupuncture, guided imagery,...
“Living with chronic, persistent pain is a fact of life for 3 out of 10 people. Chronic pain can develop in various ways, including from injury or illnesses. When pain lasts beyond three to...
As Pain Specialists are well aware: “Cannabidiol (CBD) possesses many health benefits & can help to relieve pain. CBD oil is derived from cannabis plants such as hemp & marijuana. People report using this...
As a Pain Specialist will tell you: “a growing body of scientific literature provides strong evidence for the treatment efficacy of acupuncture for several medical conditions [including pain]. And although it’s premature to conclude...
Pain Doctors frequently recommend cognitive behavioural therapy. – Also known as CBT, this is a potentially successful form of talk therapy “that helps people identify & develop skills to change negative thoughts & behaviours....
“Treatment of both acute & chronic pain involves a combination of pharmacologic & provider-based interventions, which is effective for some patients but not for others. The use of repeated frequent usage involves the risk...
“The last thing that might come to mind when you have back or shoulder pain, is the way your workstation is set up. – But, it turns out that your aches & pains may...
“Clinical research has shown that some of these aromatherapy oils can alleviate various ailments in the body, including pain” [1] So What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils (AKA aromatherapy oils), derive...
Why water? Our bodies are made up of around 60% water. We need water for energy, for our brains to function properly, to maintain a healthy weight, for a healthy digestive system...
Following Mel Lisney’s article last week regarding Emotional Resilience, Mel now provides us with some practical advice on improving Emotional Resilience. How do we work on our resilience? So, how do we work on...