Myths About Chronic Pain

Have you been living with pain for months? Maybe even years? Experiencing pain is a normal part of life, but living in chronic pain is not. It is exhausting and can affect your ability to work, take part in social gatherings, and participate in the activities you enjoy. There are many misconceptions regarding chronic pain. Here are 3 of those common myths.    Myth #1: Pain only occurs when you are injured. Have you ever finished yard work or gardening and afterwards noticed cuts or scratches on your arms or…

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What is Blood Flow Restriction?

Have you ever wondered, how do professional athletes heal from injury so fast?  Besides great genetics, professional athletes have access to top rehab and sports medicine that most people don't. But one of their biggest advantages is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, which helps them recover as quickly as possible. If you've been searching for blood flow restriction training near me, here's what you need to know. How did Blood Flow Restriction Training Start? Blood Flow Restriction Training started in Japan in the 1960s. Over the following decades, researchers developed…

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How to Take Care of Your Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common injury that most athletes deal with at one time or another. I’ve heard countless people walk through the door saying “I have a bad knee” or “my bum knee makes it tough to play sports”. However, there is much more to knee pain than simply having a “bad knee.” If anything, barring a direct trauma to the knee, knee pain can be associated with an ankle or hip that is not doing its fair share.    Mobile and Stable Joints The body is divided into…

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