Acute vs chronic pain – what’s the difference?

Acute vs chronic pain – what’s the difference?

As we age, we all get back pain at some point. So how do you know when it’s time to see a doctor about it? The answer is usually “right away.” Many people think that pain clinics are only for chronic pain but the truth is, if you see a doctor when your pain is acute,...
Every day stretches for back pain relief

Every day stretches for back pain relief

The human back is a tricky thing; it’s both incredibly strong and also incredibly easy to hurt.  Back pain is the number one type of pain that we treat at Integrative Pain Specialists and that’s not just at our practice; it’s everywhere. Back pain is not only the...
The X Factor in your Recovery is: YOU

The X Factor in your Recovery is: YOU

Doctors, therapists and nutritionists can do a lot to ease your pain, but there’s only one person who can take your treatment all the way. That’s right, it’s you. As a licensed physical therapist for Integrative Pain Specialists, I work every day with patients who are...
Eat Better, Reduce Stress

Eat Better, Reduce Stress

There’s an unmistakable link between stress, food and pain. In fact, there are a couple of links. Stress can increase your blood pressure and increased blood pressure means everything in your body has to work harder and that means everything hurts more. Certain foods...