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#TestimonialTuesday We recently encountered one of our patients while visiting with our colleagues at ATI Physical Therapy. He and his wife shared this wonderful testimonial for their physician, Dr. Brad Wisler. "For the past few years, my husband Bob was hampered by sciatic pain that extended from his back to his toes. He had trouble getting out of bed in the mornings, even needing a stool for assistance. Bob spent 18 months receiving steroid shots and taking painkillers. About a year ago, Dr. Brad Wisler suggested that he investigate the #spinalcordstimulator. We attended a session that explained its use, success rate, procedures, and long-term prognosis. The session included several other prospects with many questions, as well as two patients who had the stimulators implanted. We were warned that the success rate was about 85%, and that it isn’t suitable for everyone. Here’s how it works: the spinal wires send signals to the brain, telling it that there is no pain. You still have the condition that caused the pain, but the brain ignores it. It does not cure the condition. Today, he is free of pain; he walks upright and can lift, just as he used to." Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Compassionate providers you can trust. Advanced Pain Care, #ThePainStopsHere.

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Have you looked beyond the back when treating the pain? Often times patients complain of long treatment sessions with little improvement especially when it comes to back pain. Unnecessary long treatment sessions have negative impact on your facility and reduce future patronage and income (ironically). Most times rehabilitation is not a one-off-thing, that is – it will require a number of treatment sessions, then how much is enough? a topic for another. Yes, the pain is at the back, but it is crucial to look beyond it. For fast and effective treatment, address factors that may contribute to the pain such as weak core muscles, poor posture, and hip imbalance, should there be any. Strengthen weak muscles; stretch tight muscle like the hip flexors; ensure hip mobility/alignment is enhanced. Assess and correct where indicated abnormal postures and gaits; provide adequate ergonomic education that is specific to your patients and they will describe your intervention as ‘MAGIC’.

Below is the second part of my blog exploring common misconceptions around low back pain, including some snippets of how I approach addressing these with my patients in clinical practice. Helping patients make sense of their symptoms can support a return to valued activities, improve the quality of a persons life and decrease the extreme burden that living with pain can have.

🚨 New Article Alert! 🚨 Vulvodynia, a chronic pelvic pain condition affecting 10% of individuals with a vulva, becomes even more challenging to treat when combined with a history of adverse childhood events (ACEs). In my latest case report, I detail a trauma-informed treatment strategy for a patient with persistent vulvodynia and multiple ACEs. 🌟 Although it’s “just” a case study, this article is packed with actionable insights! I’ve outlined exact steps grounded in best evidence, offering strategies you can start using right away. Key takeaway: Trauma-informed care is a game-changer in physical therapy. It prioritizes consent, emotional safety, and collaboration—enhancing outcomes and creating a more compassionate healing environment for patients. Curious about how trauma-informed practices can revolutionize care for those with pelvic pain? Read on! #PelvicHealth #TraumaInformedCare #Vulvodynia #PhysicalTherapy #ChronicPain #WomensHealth #Dyspareunia #HealthEquity Hanover College Doctor of Physical Therapy

New Case. Long history of Neuropathic pain in lower back and fron side of the tigh Burning, Aching, Numbness Medication does not help, he is reffered to OP. However the patient is with Kidny inssuficiency and Ishemic hear disease. Reffered to physio, if able to cope with the symptoms. The patient presents with acute lumber lateral shift. The second I see in my life. ***Sitting longer as 5 min is not possible. *** Driving is not possible *** Walking more than 100m not possible. +++ Therapy - Lumbar distraction on a Therapy bench. - Lateral schift correction - The pain is from the left side - Turning towards the right side. - Passive positional stretch with a pillow under the lumbar spine - Aktive positional therapy - With self exercising at home !!! 3 Weeks later He walks 15 min without pain He can drive 30 min Having lunch with his family is possible -30-40 min sitting.

💬Adviceline question of the week PoTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is often seen in people with EDS and HSD and falls under the umbrella of autonomic dysfunction. The symptoms of PoTS include lightheadedness (occasionally with fainting), difficulty thinking and concentrating (brain fog), fatigue, intolerance of exercise, headache, blurry vision, palpitations, tremors and nausea. Many people who call EDS UK's adviceline wonder how to get diagnosed with PoTS. Your GP needs to refer you to a cardiologist who can test for PoTS. PoTS UK has a clinic finder which can be found here: https://lnkd.in/erMMSn25 Their list is not exhaustive, so you can also ask your GP if there is a local service that may be closer to you. They also have excellent management advice for PoTS on their website with the aim of minimising symptoms and improving quality of life: https://lnkd.in/ent2AUBH

Chronic pain doesn't have to control your life. Find hope and relief through movement with physical therapy. Our latest blog post explores why PT is crucial in managing chronic pain, offering effective strategies, and empowering patients along the way. https://bit.ly/4cXzwce

[RHEUM] Growing pains are benign, self-limiting musculoskeletal pains commonly seen in children, characterized by intermittent bilateral leg pain, usually occurring at night without associated systemic symptoms or signs of inflammation. Inflammatory pain, on the other hand, is often persistent, associated with morning stiffness, joint swelling, warmth, and systemic symptoms, and requires further investigation to identify the underlying cause and appropriate management. Differentiation is based on the pain characteristics, associated symptoms, physical examination findings, and diagnostic test results. Learn more in Dr. Susan Shenoi's lecture, "Childhood Leg Joint Pain." https://lnkd.in/dzZPJywu