Riding a horse … hiking a mountain … climbing a flight of stairs, chronic pain can restrict people from their favorite activities as well as their day-to-day routines. Steven R. Galper, M.D., Pain Medicine Physician, Psychiatrist and Neurologist at YRMC PhysicianCare, taps into this as he works with people experiencing chronic pain. Getting to know the patient and his or her journey is critical to addressing chronic pain, according to Dr. Galper. He draws on the advice of the founding father … [Read more...] about The Path to Managing Pain
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Effective Ways to Manage Arthritis
Today, 50 million Americans are suffering from arthritis, and half say that it can put a block on their daily routines. Arthritis can make you feel like there is not much you can do to manage or treat it, but fortunately, there are exercises, natural remedies like massage therapy and beneficial foods that can assist in managing arthritis. Exercise: One of the most rewarding results of working out is endorphins. The body produces endorphins in response to exercise, which leaves the body … [Read more...] about Effective Ways to Manage Arthritis