We all know that physical injuries can cause painful symptoms. However, did you ever think that emotional traumas could be the reason why people feel so much pain? An inability to ‘regulate’ our emotions and feelings can lead to problems that affect us...
What Is Fascia? Fascia—it’s everywhere in the body. It is divided into two layers, superficial, near the skin level, and deep, covering nerves, arteries, veins, lymphatic vessels, bone, internal organs, and muscle. Superficial fascia lies beneath the skin and...
Surgery for a rotator cuff tear is a significant operation — it involves sewing the torn tendon and reattaching it onto the bone in the upper arm. Most people suffer from pain and stiffness after the surgery, and recovery is slow. Why? The most common reason is...
While short-term pain is an effective indicator of injury or illness, your brain continuously adjusts your body when pain is present for long periods. Hence, chronic pain (characterized as pain that lasts for three months or longer) can be challenging for your...
Do you suffer from foot pain that spans your heel to the front of your foot? Midfoot arthritis may be the culprit behind your pain. If you are an active person, midfoot pain and swelling can be particularly debilitating. As the foundation of your body, your feet need...
Approximately 50 million people in the U.S. experience chronic pain, which sometimes presents as muscle pain. Carol Montgomery discusses what chronic muscle pain is and how Somatics can help those who are affected. As a physical therapist and Somatics educator,...
