In early 2021, I underwent surgery on my left big toe joint due to significant arthritis and cartilage tears. Just three months later, I had the same procedure done on […]
The Road to Healing Chronic Pain
Chronic pain has become an epidemic—according to Healthline, as of 2021, 50 million Americans are living with the condition. This amounts to nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. To […]
Chronic Pain (a Central Nervous System Disease) and IMT
When I began dating my husband, I was amazed to find that he was unable to tolerate even a mild, deep tissue massage. Any deep pressure would create a 10/10 […]
Scar Tissue: What Is It and How It Affects your Body
In your lifetime you have probably accumulated one or more scars for various reasons. It could have been from surgery, an injury requiring stitches, a cyst removed, or you simply […]
When Should I See a Physical Therapist?
I am one of those fortunate people who does not have lower back pain. Of course, over my lifetime I’ve had a few moments of lower back pain, more specifically, […]