Integrative medicine takes into account the whole person when addressing a specific health condition or chronic pain. As the name implies, this approach integrates different modalities, with the result being a more comprehensive (and effective) way of achieving the healing and relief each patient needs. Read on to learn about five primary principles associated with integrative medicine. Principle …Read More
Posture is something people tend not to think about very much, but the fact is, making even minor improvements to how you sit, stand, and walk can have numerous beneficial effects. Read on to learn a few tips for maintaining good posture throughout the day, whether you’re sitting or you’re on your feet, and find out how you can benefit from better posture overall. First, The Benefits What bene…Read More
If you’re dealing with chronic medical conditions and want a natural way to alleviate symptoms, including pain, you may be surprised at how helpful acupuncture can be. In fact, medical acupuncture offers numerous health benefits. Read on to learn what they are. Reduces Stress Health professionals notice that medical acupuncture conducted by a qualified healthcare provider can reduce the level of…Read More
While many of us in Washington, DC, and throughout the nation have rewarding desk jobs, sitting down all day long while working on a computer can take its toll on our physical health. Being sedentary for a large portion of the day can lead to health issues. What’s more, depending on your posture and desk configuration, you can develop lower back pain, neck pain, and other forms of chronic pain a…Read More
Without a doubt, chronic pain is a challenge that countless people deal with on a regular basis, and it can get in the way of your quality of life. At the Advanced Integrative Rehabilitation and Pain Center, we treat patients daily who are learning to cope with and thrive even in the face of sometimes debilitating pain. We’d like to share a few tips with you in the hopes that you may find relief…Read More
What To Eat Pain has a number of causes, but one thing that increases discomfort and exacerbates the perception of pain is inflammation. Thankfully, there are several natural, delicious foods that serve to reduce inflammation in the body. Eat these healthy foods, and your symptoms of pain — whether something specific, like lower back pain, or a more general, overall sense of aches and pains — …Read More
What Can I Be Doing at Home to Speed Up My Healing? Your chiropractor is adept at chiropractic manipulative treatment that hones in on the problem and addresses the underlying issue that’s causing you pain or discomfort. These corrective measures are designed to heal you as quickly as possible, ideally with long-lasting results, but of course, there are things you can do at home to speed up your…Read More
In addition to the right types of gentle exercises and a combination of integrative rehabilitation therapies customized to your specific needs, what you eat can minimize the extent and duration of your low back pain, whether it’s chronic or intermittent. Which Types of Foods Can Help the Most? The best foods to consume are the ones that have anti-inflammatory properties to reduce the inflammatio…Read More
When it comes to integrative medicine in Washington DC, there’s no shortage of myths. Integrative medicine is a new concept for many people. And like with any topic that many people don’t understand or aren’t familiar with, multiple myths and misconceptions have come up surrounding integrative medicine. At Advanced Integrative Rehabilitation and Pain Center, we’ve seen first-hand what a di…Read More
If you’ve been living with chronic pain, and you’re sick of having to rely on medication to manage it, you’ll be glad to know that you probably have more options than you think for controlling it. There are plenty of alternative therapies that have been proven to help reduce pain, including medical acupuncture and chiropractic care. There are also lifestyle changes you can make that can help…Read More
