Category: IN THE CLINIC

Dec31st 2020

My Brain Disconnected From My Body, and I Learned a Little Bit About Connection

Disconnection. Life, they say, is full of surprises. Oh boy, is that the understatement of the year… especially this year with all the lifestyle changes brought on by the Coronavirus Pandemic: sanitizing everything, mask wearing, business closures, and Zoom gatherings with our loved ones.  Not to mention the unprecedented wildfires we had in the PNW

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worry waves Jun17th 2020

The number one reason people consult with a physical therapist -or – What to do about worry waves.

Each time I work with a new patient, I ask them what their goals are for coming to see me.  The answer is almost universal, “I want to be pain-free again.” What they don’t know is that, in many cases, it’s their worry waves that are partially responsible for keeping them in pain. What are

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Arthritis Pain Jan20th 2020

Are You Taking Opioids for Your Arthritis Pain? You Need to Read This.

What if someone told you that the opioids you’re taking for pain relief are actually making your arthritis worse? You’d probably want to listen to that person. Opioids like morphine and oxycodone alter your perception of pain. You might be “feeling no pain” when you take these pills, but it’s actually doing nothing to improve

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