Occupational Therapy for Pain Management: Living Better With Ongoing Pain
Pain is not just a feeling in one part of the body. When it goes on for weeks or months, […]
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Pain Management
Professional insights on understanding musculoskeletal pain such as neck and shoulder tension, back discomfort, arm and hand pain, posture-related stress, and ergonomics. Articles focus on education and safe management approaches commonly used in occupational therapy practice.
Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): When a Finger Catches, Clicks or Gets “Stuck”
Trigger finger is a common condition where a fingers catch, click or lock when we bend or straighten the finger.
Dry Needling & Acupuncture: How Two Needle-Based Approaches Differ in Origin and Concept
In recent years, conversations about pain, muscle tension and movement-related discomfort have led many people to encounter two similar-looking terms:Dry
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Piriformis Syndrome: When Deep Hip Discomfort Affects Sitting, Walking, and Activity of daily living
Piriformis syndrome is a condition that hides in the deep layers of the hip.The piriformis muscle is small, but it
De Quervain’s Syndrome: When the Thumb Side of the Wrist Says “Hurt”
De Quervain’s syndrome (often called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis) is a common cause of pain on the thumb side of the
Trigger Points & Pain: Why the Source of Pain Is Often Not Where It Hurts
Many people assume that pain always comes from the exact spot where they feel it.But in clinical practice, we frequently
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Tennis Elbow: When the Outside of the Elbow Keeps Saying “Too Much”
Tennis elbow is a very common source of pain on the outer side of the elbow. Despite its name, many
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Low Back Pain: Everyday Strain, Worry, and a More Realistic Way to Cope
Low back pain has become almost a “normal” part of modern life. Many people live with a familiar pattern: the
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: When the Hand Feels Numb, Weak or “Not Quite Right”
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common nerve problems affecting the hand. It can start quietly: a
Pain Management
Frozen Shoulder: Understanding a Stiff, Painful Shoulder That Slowly Changes Over Time
Frozen shoulder is a condition that can make simple movements—like reaching for a seatbelt, fastening a bra, or taking a