Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or Spinal Cord Stimulators (SCS) for Chronic Pain What is it: It is the application of mild electrical current to the nerve fibers using electrodes, either internally (Spinal Cord Stimulator) or externally (TENS Unit). This stimulation is characterized by current, pulse width, and changes in frequency. The rationale to use electrical nerve stimulation is based on the gate theory. The gate theory proposes that pain perception depends on the balance […]
Chronic Pain | RSD / CRPS
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Are you tired of living with chronic pain? Looking for a natural solution to manage your discomfort and regain control of your life? Look no further. This blog shares coping skills shared through years of support groups as well as a range of traditional and natural approaches that can help alleviate some of your chronic pain and restore your quality of life.
Living with chronic pain can be a daily struggle, affecting everything from our physical well-being to our mental health. While there are traditional medical treatments available, many people are seeking alternative methods that offer relief without the risks associated with medications or invasive procedures. From herbs and supplements to acupuncture and meditation, there are countless natural remedies that have shown promising results in managing chronic pain. We will share some of those with you.
Advances in science have taught us many things on how our brains experience pain. One of the most interesting things we have learned is that our brains do not have a “pain center”. They have more of a “pain matrix” because multiple areas of the brain become active when you experience pain. We have also learned that input from outside of the brain can and often does play a role in how we experience pain. […]
There was a really good article in Neurology Now about RSD / CRPS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy). You can click here to read it. You can also request to receive this magazine at no charge.
There are several different services and modalities for treating and managing chronic pain. The following modalities I have used myself in managing my RSD /CRPS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy). Physical therapy. This can be different for each person. I started out doing pool therapy and massage with hot and cold packs before I advanced to the fitness center. I was lucky that my range of motion and stretching remained strong because I exercised and was in shape before my accident, I […]
If you haven’t heard of “Sore No More” or “Sombra” Warm or Cool Therapy Gel for pain relief you should check it out. Both products are made by the same people. Sore No More is the retail product line and “Sombra” is usually sold through health professionals (massage therapists, chiropractors, health food stores). Either one works great for pain relief. I often rub it all over my left leg (which is the side I have RSD […]