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Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments
Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Pain management is designed to treat chronic pain and allows a person to live a full, enjoyable life. Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than three to six months or pain beyond the point of tissue healing. Some forms of chronic pain can be linked to an identifiable cause, such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Other forms have no clear cause, such as fibromyalgia or nerve pain. Fighting chronic pain is a lifelong struggle for many. With an accurate diagnosis and early intervention, we hope to help patients avoid a state of chronic pain, or at least reduce …

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5 Holistic Activities To Help You Manage Stress, While Managing It All 5 Holistic Activities To Help You Manage Stress, While Managing It All
5 Holistic Activities To Help You Manage Stress, While Managing It All You’re a mother, a caretaker, a provider and so much more. You’re constantly surrounded by people who need your help, which leaves little time for you. In many ways, women are pushed into juggling multiple roles while trying to maintain a perfect work/life balance, and this is often what causes stress. His Stress vs. Her Stress We all experience stress, but what makes stress different for women? In addition to our many roles, we have to deal with financial pressures and try to maintain interpersonal relationships while sustaining our sense of self. Women consistently report higher stress le…

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$21.8M Bobby Valentine Athletic Center To Debut At Sacred Heart University $21.8M Bobby Valentine Athletic Center To Debut At Sacred Heart University
$21.8M Bobby Valentine Athletic Center To Debut At Sacred Heart University Sacred Heart University announced on Friday, April 13 that it is building a $21.8 million state-of-the-art fitness facility. It will be named the Bobby Valentine Athletic Center, after SHU’s executive director of athletics and Major League Baseball great. The expected completion date is August 2019. Designed by the renowned architectural firm, The S/L/A/M Collaborative, the 57,400-square foot, three-story center will be one of the most advanced athletic facilities in the nation, complete with an indoor track, a bowling center, an 18-bike spin center, a 45-foot climbing wall and exercise an…

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Spring Training: It's Not Just for Pros Says ONS Spring Training: It's Not Just for Pros Says ONS
Spring Training: It's Not Just for Pros Says ONS With warmer weather on the way, trading the snow shovel for a golf club or tennis racket is right around the corner. However, before hitting the course or court this spring, it's important to take the proper preventative steps to ensure your body isn't being put at risk. “If you haven’t been using the muscles necessary for your sport in the past few months, you’ll need to start slowly and make sure you have the strength and conditioning needed to play,” said Tanya Kalyuzhny, DPT, MDT, director of physical therapy at the Greenwich, Connecticut office of Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialist…

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Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You
Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You Wishing you could exercise, but don't have the time?  You only need 10 to 15 minutes to make small changes, says Sam Langer, owner of GYMGUYZ Westchester a personal training business with multiple locations throughout the county. Langer’s easy to follow routine means even the busiest of folks can squeeze in a little "me" time. “The beauty of this workout is you can do it anywhere,” said Langer, a Tarrytown resident. “Some clients use it for hotels and some busy clients use it at home when they're feeling really rushed.” As with any kind of physical activity, Langer advises consu…

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by James Miranda
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How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine
How To Protect Your Aging Spine Suffering from acute back pain isn't a unique experience. Roughly 8 out of 10 Americans experience spine discomfort of some sort, commonly worsening with age. “As the body ages, the spine takes on additional pressure and wear,” said Dr. Pierre Bruneau, an orthopedic surgeon at CareMount Medical. “But while these conditions increase among seniors, medical innovations are making it easier to prevent and treat back pain.” Dr. Monica Gupta, an endocrinologist with CareMount Medical who also treats osteoporosis, explained how certain injuries develop over time: Herniated discs: When the gel-lik…

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