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How to Manage Post-Op Pain at Night Without Medication | Dr. Kelly Starrett
May 29, 2025
Nighttime pain after surgery or injury can hit hard and often catches people off guard. During the day, movement helps dampen pain signals. But once we lie down and stop […]
H-Wave Is Effective For Shoulder Rotator Cuff Injuries
April 8, 2025
A rotator cuff injury is one of the most painful and debilitating injuries a person can have. Four muscle-tendon connections make up the rotator cuff, and while injuries can be […]
Non-Opioid Postoperative Pain Management Alternatives
April 1, 2025
Postoperative pain management after surgical procedures requires medical professionals to balance the risks of opioid abuse with the goal of lessening patient pain and discomfort. This has caused many doctors […]
How to Manage Acute Onset Pain | Kelly Starrett, DPT
March 25, 2025
Everyone’s individual perception of pain is very specific to their own feelings and tolerance levels. Therefore a “10 out of 10” on the pain scale for one person, might be […]
What is Sciatic Nerve Pain?
March 18, 2025
Do you ever experience distressing pain all the way from your upper thighs to your feet? Do you find yourself having to deal with chronic lower back pain that spreads […]
Simple Steps to Manage Your Pain While at Home
March 11, 2025
Pain is an unfortunate part of life—whether it’s from an injury, post-surgery recovery, or just the wear and tear of daily activities. When pain strikes, many people reach for over-the-counter […]
Best Strengthening Exercises for Your Lower Back
March 4, 2025
Weak muscles in your lower back and core can lead to back pain and injury. The good news is that research has shown that regularly performing strengthening exercises for your […]
Is Spine Shape An Indicator of Back Pain?
February 25, 2025
Can the shape of your spine be an indicator of back pain? Some researchers in the UK pondered the question, so they did a study of nearly 1500 patients. Nurses […]
Movement, without Motion | Kelly Starrett, DPT
February 11, 2025
When we’re trying to unwrap chronic pain, one thing that gets lost in this conversation is how important it is to restore pain-free movement to the body. If you’ve ever […]
6 Psychological Interventions for Treating Chronic Pain
February 4, 2025
Chronic pain causes extensive changes in the brain and central nervous system. As a result, the effects of chronic pain are often associated with heightened comorbid symptoms of depression and […]