Holistic Physical Therapy

7 Self-Care Strategies to Tame Pain

nospam@example.com (Marie Strang) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:20:11 -0600

From RealAge.com:

"It takes a multifaceted approach to take the edge off chronic pain. That means employing a full arsenal of ache-easing weaponry, rather than a single remedy. Yes, it's important to follow your doc's recommended medication plan, but don't stop there. Explore other do-it-yourself remedies until you've developed a combined treatment plan that really pacifies your pain. Here are seven options to try . . . " continue reading

6 Steps to Help You Cope with Fibromyalgia

nospam@example.com (Marie Strang) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:30:44 -0600

6 Steps to Help You Cope with Fibromyalgia
From RealAge.com

"With the huge number of options available for managing fibromyalgia, it can be tough knowing where to begin. Choosing from the dozens of available medication options, determining the most effective self-care remedies, and knowing what lifestyle changes will work best for you may feel confusing at times. Although it's certainly important to try everything possible until you get better control of your pain and fatigue, you may feel less overwhelmed if you start off with baby steps. Craft a simple plan that includes a handful of initial strategies, and then add other treatment and self-care options from there. And reexamine your plan frequently. . . ." Continue reading

Quote from Anna Kim

nospam@example.com (Marie Strang) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:34:20 -0600

From Anna Kim, the South Korean exchange student that Linda hosted:

"I stayed with my host mother Linda for two years, and she has a physical therapy clinic at her home. There is where I realized what my future life goals were. For the past two years, I have seen her help patients get their lives back. I have observed patients go back to work and be able to walk up and down stairways again. I have also seen patients adopt a better life style because of her education on patients' diets, habits, and emotional control. I have a great desire to be a person like Linda who heals and encourages people that have lost hope throughout their lives."

On Positive Psychology

nospam@example.com (Marie Strang) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:25:36 -0600

On Positive Psychology

by Linda Lauer

It seems most of my adult life I have been instinctually using and refining my own interpretations of positive psychology. I was an athletic coach for 20 years and getting athletes motivated and performing at their best is as much of an art as it is a science. Now for the past 25 years, I find myself trying to motivate chronic pain patients to overcome their learned helplessness. We are all products of our life's experiences. Everyday I teach people that are in pain and have surrendered control of their lives to what I call "the medical maze", that they do not have to live a life of pain and suffering. I see each individual patient filter what I tell them. I see how their level of education, what they remember or already have knowledge of (cognitivism), their "emotional filter" (constructivism), all have bearing on how they process what I say. I am hoping for changes in the behaviors that are contributing to their suffering (emotional behaviorism.)

Managing a Deductible

nospam@example.com (Marie Strang) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:34:36 -0600

Helpful advice on managing your health care deductible:

Managing a Deductible