Pain Management and the Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis is real. It is a huge problem. We have to find ways to deal with severe low back and neck pain without relying on drugs as much. The good news is that the use of electrical stimulation...
The opioid crisis is real. It is a huge problem. We have to find ways to deal with severe low back and neck pain without relying on drugs as much. The good news is that the use of electrical stimulation...
Using modalities in rehab is a logical and obvious choice. It can speed up rehab, it can help break through the vicious cycle of pain, muscle spasm and decreased function. Read how wireless TENS helped Juan deal with his chronic...
Launching an effective program to deal with neck pain is a smart business move. It produces good patient outcomes and is a very marketable program that can significantly add to the practice bottom line. Such a program can be expected to...
Mechanical cervical traction is a modality that is under-appreciated by manual therapists. When using the right traction or decompression device, it can be a tremendous tool for the skilled therapist, improving outcomes and efficiency of treatment.
Recent cervical traction research points to the effectiveness of mechanical intermittent traction for patients with cervical radiculopathy.
There is evidence to support the conclusion that manual traction is less effective in relieving patient pain and discomfort associated with cervical radiculopathy.