CT Scans, MRI Scans, X-Rays: Anyone struggling with chronic pain will be all too familiar with the many scans and imaging ordered by physicians as they attempt to diagnose the source of the pain. While these scans or imaging can be helpful, there comes a point when they do more harm than good. Many psychologists …
Over the past several decades, meditation has moved in the public mind from a misunderstood New Age practice to a valid experience with notable health benefits. Meditation is now widely touted by the medical profession as an effective way to reduce pain and stress, alleviate anxiety and depression and improve the outcomes of rehab for injury, illness …
Although chemical dependency and substance abuse are serious health issues in their own right, they generally stem from an underlying mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety or trauma. Turning to illicit substances as a means to cope with an internal struggle, or self-medicating, is a common cause for addiction and dependency, and mental health …
Roots Chronic Pain Recovery and Roots Through Recovery will be hosting a lunch and learn on Thursday, June 6th from 11am to 1pm at the outpatient chronic pain center in Long Beach. The seminar, Making Sense of Pain: An Intro to Chronic Pain, will be the first in an educational series on chronic pain. Information for the event is …
Recovering from trauma can be a lifelong process. Each situation is as unique as the person experiencing it, and while some may be able to confront their pain and suffering, others are less resilient. For this reason, there is no way to speed the healing. What is trauma? Trauma results from a profoundly distressing experience. It could …
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