What is Regenerative Injection Therapy and Prolotherapy? Prolotherapy Is a Method of Treatment that involves injection of a solution that is designed to Stimulate Healing. The treatment is administered in an injection directly to the area where a ligament needs to be strengthened. What Tissue
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Archive: April 2013
Sports Related Muscle Injuries
Physical activity and sports related muscle injuries wear out our parts, and more aggressive activity wears our parts out more quickly. There are lots of examples in those who were professional athletes in their younger years. Despite this, exercise is one of the best therapies
Repetitive Strain Injury and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
During the last few years I have followed the postings to online Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) discussion lists with considerable interest, and have occasionally offered some suggestions for myofascial pain sufferers. Scott Wright encouraged me to write this FAQ to assist in understanding myofascial pain,
Guanhu Yang, Ph.D. does Chinese Acupuncture in Cincinnati Ohio
Guanhu Yang, Ph.D. does Chinese Acupuncture in Cincinnati, Ohio Guanhu Yang has 14 years of experience in Chinese Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, practicing in China and Japan. He sees patients at the Blatman Pain Clinic. What is Acupuncture, and what kinds of diseases can
Photonic Stimulation
Light therapies have been used for healing since early recorded history. In ancient times, this “Heliotherapy” was based upon religious beliefs and superstitions. By the end of the 19th century, sunlight was proven to kill bacteria. Sun baths were used to treat scurvy, rickets, edema,
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Frequently Asked Questions
Muscles can cause many seemingly different pain conditions. Pulled muscles can cause mild soreness, as well as very severe sharp and stabling or radiating pain. Old injuries like recurrent back and shoulder problems that seem to “act up” after certain physical activities are mostly related
Nutrition In Treating and Managing Chronic Pain
“I GAVE UP MY LIFE FOR THIS ILLNESS. I’M NOT GIVING UP MY FOOD!” Healing from pain is like healing from any other malady, and nutrition plays a significant role in that process. After all, we build our bodies in the kitchen, not the gym.
The Mathematics of Pain
In our lives, certain activities contribute to increasing our pain. In turn, certain treatments add up to decrease pain. These concepts and relationships can be described in terms of a mathematical equation. First, accept that in a chronic pain condition, there is always some degree
Treating Headaches: Frequently Asked Questions
Headaches are categorized into different types according to their characteristics. They can vary in severity from mild, to severe and disabling. Some seem to start in the back of the head, and others feel like they come from the sinuses. They can last from a
Fibromyalgia: Frequently Asked Questions
It can be frustrating to have persistent neck, shoulder, or lower back pain and wonder if it will ever disappear. If the underlying cause is fibromyalgia, you may see a doctor who says that fibromyalgia does not exist, or they simply hand them a pamphlet
EEG Biofeedback
Our cognitive activity is inextricably linked with our physical health and well-being. Chronic fatigue syndrome, chemical or heavy metal toxins, and head trauma are examples of injuries or disorders that can compromise brain functioning. If you have experienced trauma to the brain either through injury
Internal House Cleaning: 10 Ways To Cleanse Your Body
Most of us have intentions of eating well, but daily tasks and habits steer us to faster, pre- processed foods. We often eat on the run, and rarely eat the nutrient-dense foods that our bodies live on best. Research confirms that the average American diet
Thermography & Infrared Breast Cancer Screening
Breast thermography is a non-invasive scan that provides an image of the physiology of breast tissue and vascularity via temperature variations. Used as an adjunctive tool for breast cancer risk assessment, it is a no-contact, radiation-free scan that can be used for women under 40,
Doctors who have attended Dr. Blatman’s training seminars
Most doctors who are doing trigger point injection therapies were only taught by their chief resident other residency training instructor. Dr. Blatman was taught by Dr. Janet Travell, who started teaching the techniques in the 1940’s! He is now teaching holistic myofascial medicine to health
Platelet Rich Plasma and Prolotherapy provide new hope and accelerated healing for ligaments, tendons, and joints
Tendons and ligaments connect muscles to bones, making it possible to do all kinds of physical activities. Overuse or damage to tendons over a long period of time causes the collagen fibers that make up the tendons to form small tears, a condition called Tendinosis.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, New Treatment & New Ideas for an Old Problem
There is exciting new technology that can help treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. First, we need to understand what causes it. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is probably the most common repetitive use injury. It accounts for 90% of all entrapment neuropathies and