Finding Relief Without Opioids

by | August 15th, 2021 | Wellness

Bottom Line:There is no question that opioids are powerful pain killers.The problem is… they are also highly addictive and don’t actually fix the cause of your pain.If you’re struggling with chronic pain, you may be curious what your best options are...

Why are Opioids so Dangerous?

by | August 8th, 2021 | Wellness

Bottom Line:It’s estimated that over 200 million opioid prescriptions are written each year. This use and abuse has led to an epidemic that’s been fueled by chronic pain.Opioids temporarily hide pain by attaching to receptors in the brain and boosting...

Tennis elbow? But I don’t even play tennis!

by | August 1st, 2021 | Wellness

Bottom Line:Did you know… tennis elbow isn’t just for athletes.Lateral epicondylitis – or tennis elbow – is a painful condition that occurs when the tendons in your elbow become inflamed and overloaded as a result of repetitive motion.Because the...

Are you at risk for Chronic knee pain?

by | July 25th, 2021 | Wellness

Bottom Line: Knees hurt? You’re not alone. Chronic knee pain is thought to affect up to 25% of adults and can significantly limit your mobility and quality of life. Your knee is a hinge-joint that primarily moves back and forth (flexion and extension) and allows...

Your Hip and SI Joint: What’s the difference?

by | July 18th, 2021 | Wellness

Bottom Line: While figuring out the difference between hip and SI (sacroiliac) joint pain can be extremely confusing, being able to identify which one is the culprit is crucial when you’re looking for relief. Your SI joint connects your tailbone (sacrum) and your...

Shoulder pain – How to find relief

by | July 11th, 2021 | Wellness

Bottom Line: Did you know… your shoulder is the most unstable and moveable joint in your body. Its wide range of motion is facilitated by four primary muscles and their tendons, which together are called the rotator cuff. If your shoulder becomes inflamed or an...