I saw this pain scale a few years ago.

At first it made me laugh.

Then as I looked at it, I realized it might be the best clinical pain scale out there.

“Therefore, arguably the most important interventions involve improving metabolic health, education around tendon loading, lifestyle measures and identifying reversible risk factors”

the concentration required for reading has a physiological effect on the brain, engages the imagination and stimulates creativity, all contributing to a shutdown of the emergency fight or flight response

dry-needling treatment has been shown to have a positive influence on self-perspective of functional status (physical functioning, physical problems, emotional problems, social functioning, pain), and wellbeing (mental health and vitality) in athletes with MPS (Myofascial Pain Syndrome)

“In a classic study from 2006, Norwegian researchers showed that a single weekly bout of high-intensity exercise reduced the risk of death from any cause by about 40% in males and about 60% in females, compared to people in the study who didn’t exercise at all.”

"I can tell you, if you have a back problem, stay away from surgery. I can say that from the bottom of my heart." -Steve Kerr

a new place for my professional based physical therapy blog (previously www.aaronswansonpt.com)

Unfortunately, research shows eating less can help us live longer

Poor sleep can impair your ability to suppress nefsticr thoughts/memories