By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Have you been drinking enough, or do you need something more to wet your whistle? Over the past several months I’ve been talking a lot about chronic conditions or injuries, but with the long hot summer days upon us, I feel it’s important to discuss hydration.
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Between tempers flaring on social media and not so comforting headlines in the news, it’s no wonder why your smartphone might be giving you a headache! But in all seriousness, if you use a smartphone and suffer from headaches, it might be time to get to the bottom of it and break some habits.
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
When circumstances around us change quickly, we often complain of whiplash! In this sense, the phrase can refer to an emotional reaction.
But what exactly is whiplash in a physical sense? If you don’t know the answer, then that’s good news!
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
It’s a bit of a chicken and egg conundrum. Is the pain the cause of the fatigue, or is fatigue a separate issue making pain worse?
The link between pain and energy loss is clear.
Patients who experience chronic pain often report daytime fatigue.
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Gardening for many, has up until recently, been an idea cast away on a list of hobbies to pursue one day when we have more time. Well, for many, that time is now. With the time off from jobs, school, and sports activities,
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
If someone gives you the cold shoulder, don’t take it personally. They might be dealing with PAC, which can make folks a little grouchy…understandably. This pesky, aching inflammation issue known as primary/idiopathic adhesive capsulitis (PAC), affects an estimated 5% of the population.
What are “trigger points,” and how do you know if you have one?
Jackie Manning, ARNP
X marks the spot! There’s a lot of talk floating around these days about “being triggered.” Emotionally, this refers to the discomfort felt when a sensitive issue comes up in conversation. The cause is usually past trauma.
Stress, Pain and COVID-19
There is no denying that everyone has been experiencing some very unsettling times related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These unsettling times have created fear and uncertainty that oftentimes seems to be controlling our life. This can be especially true for those who are already suffering from chronic pain, those who have contracted the virus,
To Our Patients,
Our offices continue to stay open during the COVID-19 crisis.
Our staff is committed to your care and take necessary precautions throughout the day.
If you have any questions about COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control website.
Our goal is to care for you at the highest level while making sure the public risk of exposure to coronavirus is minimized.