Pain intensity depends on the type of stimulus that caused it and on the psychological perception of the pain, such as fear and anxiety. Although not yet mainstream, a number of studies support [...]
Pain and inflammation are healthy responses to an acute injury; we may not always like them, but the body frankly does not care whether we like our recovery or not. Based on millions of years of [...]
After an acute painful soft-tissue injury, why do some fully recover while others go on to develop persistent pain despite the resolution of the original injury? That is certainly a complex [...]
One is 6 adults are on some form on anti-depressants and the number of people of SSRI’s (serotonin reuptake inhibitors) is on the rise with each passing year. The theory for decades has been that [...]
Through my personal interactions with thousands of PTs across Canada, I find that by nature we are kind, caring and want nothing more than to help our patients in their recovery. But how do [...]
I have heard of PTs who are adamant about ultra-sounding patients with acute & chronic low back pain (LBP). Do some just wish to ignore conclusions by the Cochrane review board? “The evidence [...]
Other than a pro-inflammatory diet, vitamin D insufficiency may also be a significant contributing factor to chronic LBP. The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency / deficiency has been reported [...]
It is evident that unhealthy diet is associated with various diseases such as cardiovascular and even certain cancers; but could poor diet be also associated with chronic musculoskeletal pain? [...]
Tender points in the trapezius and levator scapulae muscles are common in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain. These tender points are referred to as “Trigger points” which continues to be [...]
