“Sit up straight and stop slouching!” You’ve likely heard this since childhood, but is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer is a bit complicated. The latest research shows that it may be more important to think about a “balanced” or “dynamic” posture than perfect posture, and we’re […]

What began as a chronic pain epidemic has evolved into our current opioid crisis. For decades, opioids were marketed as a “safer” alternative to treat chronic pain. However, as the number of people with chronic pain began to rise, so did the number of people addicted and dying from prescription […]

About 30 years ago, there was a fundamental shift in medicine as to how pain was understood and treated. The number of people with chronic pain seemed to be rising, and it was thought that the options to address the pain weren’t adequate. Why it Matters: As doctors paid more attention to […]

If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, you might feel like managing it is nearly impossible. Do you find that no matter which changes you make, nothing helps you feel better? Are you tired of living this way and want to find effective help that makes a difference? It’s important […]

A concussion causes temporary loss of brain function. This can lead to cognitive, emotional, and even physical symptoms like moodiness, amnesia, vomiting, headaches, nausea, confusion, insomnia or disturbed sleep and even depression. A concussion is particularly dangerous because even when symptoms appear to have subsided, the brain may still not […]

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles. The goal of acupuncture is to alleviate pain and treat different physical, mental, and emotional conditions. You’ve probably heard of this traditional Chinese medicine technique or you might already have tried it yourself.   […]