Millions of people worldwide suffer from a chronic illness. Some of these conditions include Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, chronic fatigue, and many other conditions. These conditions will affect not only the person, but the family as a whole. Symptoms include chronic pain, weakness, and balance deficits. Due to its long-term effects, it requires specialized physical therapy services to reduce risk of further health risks. A physical therapist can identify the root causes and initiate a program specific to your needs. Physical therapy also provides pain relief through progressive low intensity exercises, electrical stimulation, and light manual techniques. Using a combination of these methods will ultimately lead to longer lasting results.
We’ve all experienced a headache from time to time due to stress, lack of sleep, or before we’ve had our morning coffee. However, what happens when a sudden headache becomes a chronic migraine or begins to affect other areas of our everyday life? It’s essential to understand the cause of chronic neck pain or a […]
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If you suffer from anxiety, stress, or often feel that you’re in a state of fight or flight, you are not alone! This happens when at least 1 of the 3 systems vital to your health is not working like it should. You have almost certainly experienced this if you have EDS or other chronic
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Learning how to reduce joint pain with EDS by improving body awareness can be tricky. There are 3 systems that play a major role in this process. The most common joint pain areas related to EDS are low back, neck, shoulder, and knee. If you have at least 2 of these 4 common pain sites, you may
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There are various breathing techniques to for EDS to improve POTS and chronic fatigue. Do you get winded just walking to get the mail or walking to the kitchen? We often wonder why exercise or day-to-day activities are so challenging. So the real questions is, have you considered whether or not you are breathing the right way? Most people tend to breathe
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