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Pain As A Language

Pain is a symptom. Symptoms are the feedback that the body generates when it faces problems with its delicate internal balance (homeostasis). Without symptoms like pain, thirst, nausea and fevers, it would be very difficult for us to maintain a healthy body in the same way that it would be hard to drive a car safely with no dashboard display. 

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Better Injury Care

John is one of those rare gentlemen who has continued to play competitive soccer well into his late 50s. He is in really good shape, which you need to be to play football at that age—good shape except for his left leg. His left leg is not in good condition at all. In fact, once you get to know his left leg a bit better, it becomes apparent that it's miraculous that he's able to run at all,  Let alone the type of running required to play competitive soccer against younger men.

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The Family Doctor Myth

There is nothing wrong whatsoever with seeking pharmaceutical pain relief to tide you over until real healing of your chronic pain starts to take effect. But in most instances, seeking real answers to chronic pain from your family doctor is a highly questionable endeavour. Doctors are trained and equipped to treat medical issues.

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The ‘I’m Fixed’ Myth

Most people stand very little chance of escaping the chronic pain cycle until they fully understand ‘latency’. Because truly healing chronic pain requires ongoing, sincere effort long after symptoms have resolved. 

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The Old Age Myth

Over time, a toxic belief can be as harmful to the body as a toxic chemical. One of the most toxic and inaccurate beliefs nurtured by many pain sufferers is that their pain is caused by getting older. The old age myth may stem directly from the global family doctor's office, where it is often advertised, but it's hard to know for sure where it started.

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Eight Tips To Getting Rid of Any Pain

Eight Tips To Getting Rid of Any Pain Pain is complex – it's a huge topic – but the good news is that some general rules form a sound basis…

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Why Haven’t My Exercises Fixed My Pain?

Why Haven't My Exercises Fixed My Pain? One of the most common complaints that we hear from new patients in our clinic is that they have been doing exercises to…

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What Is Shockwave Therapy?

What Causes Frozen Shoulder? Frozen Shoulder accounts for only a small percentage of shoulder pain issues, and that's a good thing considering Frozen Shoulder is not only difficult to treat,…

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Three Steps for a Pain Free Future

Three Steps for a Pain Free Future It is common knowledge that we struggle profoundly with certain aspects of healthcare, especially when it comes to prevention. If I told you…

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