Relieving Chronic Pain with Behavioral Strategies

As an integrative medicine practitioner, I spend a lot of time discussing the importance of diet and lifestyle with those suffering from chronic pain. Because while prescription pharmaceuticals like opioids, or even just over-the-counter analgesics are a great solution for acute pain, they can end up doing more harm than good with longterm use for […]

2017-07-31T14:55:06-07:00July 31st, 2017|Pain Management|

Reducing Chronic Pain Naturally: Townshend Interview

Natural methods of healing can help to relieve chronic pain and myofascial pain. Without diet and lifestyle changes, we’re missing a key part of the puzzle.

Summary

  • Myofascial pain refers to pain of the muscles and fascia. It’s commonly involved in challenging cases of chronic pain.
  • Myofascial pain can be relieved using GUNN Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) […]
2017-06-21T13:08:30-07:00January 31st, 2017|Pain Management|

What is Integrative Medicine?

The 2-Second Explanation of Integrative Medicine (IM)

Integrative Medicine combines the precision of Western medicine with approaches from complementary and alternative medicine. For example, an integrative medicine practitioner might combine stress-reduction techniques, nutritional guidance, and Western medicine to treat a chronic disease.

What’s the Difference Between Integrative Medicine and Conventional Healthcare?

The largest difference is that integrative medicine […]

2017-11-03T12:46:34-07:00March 25th, 2016|Pain Management|

How Can Integrative Medicine Help You?

Integrative Medicine–the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

2017-06-21T14:50:45-07:00September 2nd, 2014|Pain Management|
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