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Meditation & Massage: Your Power over Pain Meditation and Massage - Your Power Over Pain

by Missy Stein If you've been living with chronic pain for years and the traditional methods of over-the-counter pain medications, ice/heat treatment and other modalities have failed, the problem may lie in a systemic issue that can’t be addressed by traditional medicine alone. That’s when it’s best to try a holistic treatment approach.  Read More

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Topic: Pain, Fitness & Nutrition

Dr. Naticchia Knows...Stretching Puts the "Grace" in Aging Gracefully

Evidence shows that stretching and flexibility help prevent falls as we age, as well as a host of other medical issues. Find out what what else you must include in a well-rounded exercise program that will help you age gracefully and healthfully.

Topic: Pain, Fitness & Nutrition

Dr. Naticchia Knows...PRICE Your Injuries

Summer is here! And with it comes injuries like ankle and wrist sprains that often heat up when you’re at the beach, pool and on the playground. If you’re heading on vacation or coaching summer sports, learn PRICE, and you'll be prepared to care for minor injuries.

Topic: Fitness & Nutrition, Pain

Dr. Naticchia Knows...Shoulders

Think of your shoulder as a very loose joint similar to a golf ball sitting on a tee. All that holds it in place and keeps it stable are four tendons called the rotator cuff — not much at all when you think about it.

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Topic: Pain

Texting Thumbs (and Other Tribulations of the Tech-Obsessed)

Texting Thumbs (and Other Tribulations of the Tech-Obsessed)

The proliferation of smartphones, tablets, laptops and handheld gaming systems in today’s high-tech world has brought with it an unfortunate consequence – a new host of repetitive strain injuries (also known as RSIs) that stem from our increased use of these devices.

Topic: Wellness, Pain

Head Check

Head Check

Migraines are the most common type of headache. In fact, headache specialists classify a typical recurrent headache as a migraine until proven otherwise, regardless of headache severity, timing and, quality.

Topic: Pain

Beat Back Pain WITHOUT Surgery

Beat Back Pain Without Surgery

If you’ve ever suffered a bout of back pain, you know that relief can’t come quickly enough. Prevention is the key to avoiding back pain. But when it strikes, there's lots you can do treat it without invasive surgery.

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