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Slow progress is better than no progress. It’s been over one month since my aunt broke her arm in three places after a devastating car accident. Her doctor wants to take another x-ray in two weeks to see how her bones are healing. During this wait, she was instructed by her doctor to NOT move her shoulder, but she is allowed to bend and straighten her elbow. ... Her shoulder still hurts like hell but pain occurs less often. Even though she still can’t move her shoulder, she was able to walk twice as far as usual this past weekend which promotes recovery of the three fractures in her shoulder, seven rib fractures, fractures at the L4 vertebra and a fractured thumb. Similar to my aunt’s experience, your progress may be slow, but slow progress is better than no progress.

How can you reduce pain from a holistic standpoint? In this interview, holistic health practitioner, Christina Wehry, HHP discusses the benefits of taking a holistic approach to manage chronic pain. If you feel pain and want to reduce your reliance on medications and improve your activity capacity then relax and watch the full 35-minute interview on the Evercore YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/r4YkLgtg1JE... This interview is worth listening to if you don’t feel like traditional medical approaches have addressed all the complexities of your experience.

Meniscus Tear Treatments Can I avoid surgery for my meniscus tear? Should I avoid surgery for my meniscus tear? What non-surgical (conservative) treatment options are available to me? What surgical treatment options are available? Should I get steroid injections, PRP injections, or biologics? These are several frequently asked questions by those trying to recover from a meniscus tear.... This infographic focuses on providing a simplified summary of non-surgical (conservative) treatment options for meniscus tears. The majority of the non-surgical focus should be on exercise-based interventions as described in the physical therapy section. Your physical therapist can review these with you and get you started on the right treatment plan to increase your knee range of motion, strength, balance, motor control, gait mechanics, and reduce knee pain. The intervention of each treatment plan will depend on the facts surrounding your injury, but most people will benefit from some degree of conservative treatment for a meniscus tear. For those who need surgery or who already underwent surgery, you’ll still benefit from following this treatment approach to reduce the risk of long-term knee damage and activity limitations. We offer a free support so you can connect and learn what others are doing for their meniscus tear. If you scroll through all the posts in our support group, you’ll see people who have had success and difficultly with both non-surgical and surgical treatment approaches. This group is definitely a valuable resource if you are trying to find what’s best for you. You are able to join the group by clicking on our support group directory here: https://www.evercorelife.com/support-groups/

A close family member was in a major car accident recently. She broke seven ribs, her left arm was broken in four places, the base of her left thumb broke, and she fractured her L4 vertebrae. Her kidneys and liver were damaged from the trauma on her body when the car flipped. ... Thank God she is still alive. I try to call her every day now to support her and show my love to her because she’s managing intense emotional and physical trauma. One of my goals is to reduce her risk of suffering from chronic pain after these recent injuries. This is also my hope for you too. A 2017 systematic review shows that chronic pain is closely associated with these aspects of emotional trauma among others. - Catastrophizing pain (exaggerating the consequences of pain) - Anxiety (worried thoughts) - Depression (persistent sadness and loss of interest) - Fear-avoidance (excessively avoiding daily activities) People will these pain perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs will be more susceptible to chronic pain so it’s important to target these areas to enjoy your life with less pain. I know it’s easier said than done, but you’ll be able to claim victory over your pain with a positive support system around you and the right team of professionals. (Choose your own definition of victory over pain). If you would, please pray for my Aunt because we also believe in the power of prayer. Thank you. We are all in this healing journey together. To your health, Marc (Physical Therapist) Co-founder of Evercore

Lower back pain or sciatica while sitting can strike if you don’t move or shift your posture enough. Nowadays more people are working from home and it’s easy to get complacent with your posture resulting in stabbing pain in the lower back or sciatica. Choose a few simple exercises and perform them throughout the day to alleviate strain on the lower back and lumbar nerves. ... Those regular movements will supply your spine with blood, oxygen, and reduce strain on your lower back. You can read this article to learn three convenient actions steps you can take to reduce lower back pain and sciatica while sitting: https://www.evercorelife.com/how-can-you-avoid-lower-back-/ If you are dealing with sciatica and want to see what others are doing for it then join our free sciatic nerve pain support on Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sciaticnervepainsupportgroup/

Inflamed joints, inflamed gut. Perhaps, we should take a closer look at poor gut health as a cause of systemic inflammation. You can learn more about the negative effects of gut inflammation and the surprising role of turmeric extract for digestive problems here: https://www.activeatoms.com/turmeric-for-gut-inflammation/

Turmeric Disclaimer: I would like everyone to know that even though I recommend everyone with any injury to take Active Atoms Turmeric daily (assuming you checked with your doctor), we can not make any claims about what it does for you. The studies have shown that it lowers pain and inflammation and we have seen these results with some customers, but we primarily recommend it as a supplement to promote a healthy inflammatory and immune response in the body. In addition, there are promising results in research using turmeric extract for joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, memory, and boosting the immune system. You can learn more about the benefits of turmeric extract by accessing the Learning Center on ActiveAtoms.com

Tomorrow, I am hosting a LIVE Webinar for the Evercore meniscus group on Facebook. You are invited too! It starts at 5 PM PST. (link to join below if you want to attend the webinar) ... I'll be asking Dr. Nima Mehran, MD several of the questions members had in our meniscus tear support group. Unfortunately, we can't provide personalized medical advice, but we can discuss "situations." I will be recording this webinar and posting it on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. If you attend the meeting webinar, then you consent to the recording. The webinar is limited to 100 participants. When you join the meeting, have your microphone on mute. You can opt to have your video on/off. We may have time to allow individual questions, but I'll mostly be interviewing Dr. Mehran. Here is the link to join the webinar tomorrow at 5 PM PST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88649108163 If you can't join, that's okay because I’ll be posting it on YouTube later.

Yesterday, I saw a patient in the clinic for her last physical therapy visit after a total knee replacement. She would get pain and swelling on the outside of her knee by her quads and below the inside of her knee cap whenever she would push it with her exercise program. Her surgeon was surprised about this unusually large area of swelling in her knee and he attempted to drain it once, but the swelling persisted. ... Next, they decided to inject a corticosteroid into her knee to fight the pain, inflammation and swelling. The injection was done about three weeks ago and yesterday she told me she felt absolutely no pain in her knee and the swelling was reduced by about 95%. She stated her knee felt normal again and she was able to do exercises without her knee filling up like a balloon with fluid after exercising. A corticosteroid injection is a power anti-inflammatory medication that can be a great band-aid solution for certain people so you can bridge the gap to finding a better long-term solution. I believe turmeric extract is a better long-term solution than prescription anti-inflammatories like cortisone injections, Ibuprofen or Diclofenac. Prescriptive anti-inflammatories often cause harmful side effects when taken for a long time and turmeric extract (if you take the right one) can promote a healthy inflammation response in your body without many of the negative side effects from medications. If you have been struggling with persistent knee pain from arthritis, then its worth researching the benefits of turmeric extract. If you want to learn how turmeric extract can help you, you can read this article that explains the benefit of turmeric for knee arthritis: https://www.activeatoms.com/how-can-turmeric-help-knee-art/

2020 has been wild ride for everyone, but it feels crazier while struggling with intense pain from an injury like a meniscus tear or an inflamed sciatic nerve. Today, it’s harder than ever to get word of mouth advice in-person from others dealing with these injuries due to COVID restrictions so these groups are gold mine to gain strength and encouragement from people similar to you. We offer support groups for meniscus tears, sciatica/low back pain, broken ankle/foot, knee ar...thritis, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, and more. Don’t suffer alone. Join one of our free support groups on Facebook to see what others are doing for their injuries. Our mission is to empower the underdog to come back stronger after injury and win! We have a better opportunity to beat pain when we fight together. To join our groups, just follow the link in our bio and click on the group you want to join. See you in there! Stay strong, Dr. Marc Robinson, DPT Physical Therapist Co-founder of Evercore Injury Recovery

My eyes filled up with tears when I met P.J. Dixon at a conference a couple of years ago. I like to call people like him a wordsmith. He speaks in a manner that really pierces the mind and heart. P.J. has a rare form of muscular dystrophy and he's spent his entire life in a wheelchair...but not confined.... Like many of you, he manages chronic pain on a daily basis and he does so with a spirit of confidence and swagger. In this epic interview, we get real. We talk about the science of pain then P.J. goes into a powerful mental activity to reduce pain. The psychological components of pain are real. But they can be controlled...just like the mechanical components of pain...and the inflammatory components of pain. You may want to schedule a day to watch this interview. It's longer than my other interviews, but I felt compelled to keep recording. I hope and pray that you will receive a benefit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp7UDv3FcsM

For the last 2 weeks, I was working at an Urgent Care clinic in Chula Vista. (Per diem). All the nurses at that location were amazing. The environment was incredibly caring and respectful. ... Usually, my role is a physical therapist, but they needed additional providers to assist with covid management so I agreed to cover some shifts. Tomorrow I’ll be switching to a different clinic. I had an opportunity to taste a sample of the Urgent Care setting and would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and frontline workers who serve there on a daily basis. San Diego, You are in good hands. I’m sure your local health care heroes are doing a great job too!

There is still time to join our Victory Over Pain Summit. It already started today! To access the interviews with all 21 health experts, you'll need to login to our free online learning platform. It's easy to log-in and you'll always have convenient access to all the videos in this summit. Login here: https://evercorelife.acemlnb.com/lt.php

Victory Over Pain Summit Schedule - Day 5 . Luke DePron - How to balance work and health . Dr. Marc Surdyka- How to rehab from plantar fasciitis better... . Robert Rickover - How can the Alexander Technique promote a pain-free posture? . James Baum - How it’s possible to maintain keto for over 10 years . Register for our free summit today by clicking on the link in our bio. . Several of these speakers will also be giving away free gifts and consults. Be there or be square. @ Evercore See more

Victory Over Pain Summit Schedule - Day 4 . Dr. Stacie Morris - How gymnasts can recover from injuries better . Dr. Michael Lau - Why it’s important to have a plan for physical therapy ... . Michelle Mitchell- How to reduce stress with mindfulness . Leon Turetsky - How to improve posture, forward head, and rounded shoulders . Register for this free summit using the link above in our bio. Only 3 days left to register! . The virtual summit starts on July 1st. See you there! @ Evercore See more

Victory Over Pain Summit Schedule - Day 3 . Dr. Grace Harrell - How to control chronic pain after an ankle surgery . P.J. Dixon - How to reprogram the subconscious brain with visualization and other techniques... . Caroline Jordan - How to overcome reoccurring injuries throughout the body . Doug Reynolds - Why a low-carb lifestyle should be the new dietary policy of the United States . Dr. Jacob Harden - How to rehab from tendon injuries using these principles . Register for this free summit today before it starts on July 1st. . The link to register is above. See you there! @ Mission Valley West, San Diego See more

Victory Over Pain Summit: Day 2 Schedule . Kristina Wehry - How to reprogram your habits to reduce pain . Dr. Linda Mintle - How relationships and mental health influence pain... . Jeff Kotterman - How a personalized ketogenic meal plan can help you reduce pain and inflammation . Dr. Brianne Grogan - How a physical therapist can help you with pelvic floor problems . Register today for free to access the interviews with these talented professionals. . Click the link above to register before it starts on July 1st. @ University of San Diego See more

Victory Over Pain Summit Schedule - Day 1 . Dr. Stephen Moyo - How to get better results after surgery . Dr. Joan Ifland - How food addictions can cause more pain and inflammation.... . Dr. Lauren Weiss - How a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle can help you reduce pain and inflammation . Dr Ben Bocchicchio - How slow resistance training using the S.MA.R.T. Method can help you reverse chronic diseases, pain, and inflammation . This is only Day 1. We have an incredible line-up of interviews waiting for you. . Register for our free summit using the link above. Do it soon because we start in 4 days! See more

Victory Over Pain Summit Schedule - Day 1 . Dr. Joan Ifland - How food addictions can cause more pain and inflammation . Dr. Stephen Moyo - How to get better results after surgery... . Dr. Lauren Weiss - How a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle can help you reduce pain and inflammation . Dr Ben Bocchicchio - How slow resistance training using the S.MA.R.T. Method can help you reverse chronic diseases, pain, and inflammation . This is only Day 1. We have an incredible line-up of interviews waiting for you. . Register for our free summit using the link above. Register now because it starts in 4 days! . Here is the link: https://www.evercorelife.com/victory-over-pain-summit/ @ University of San Diego See more

Knee feeling stiff? Start improving your knee extension range of motion and quadriceps strength. I know it’s tough at first, especially if you recently had surgery.... Hang in there. Most people get better. The first two exercises help to restore full knee extension. After surgery or injury, you can lose the ability to extend the knee straight and it can feel like there is something stuck inside the joint. If the meniscus is torn, then it’s possible that a portion of the meniscus is obstructing joint motion causing a disruption to your body’s homeostasis. Pain is often a byproduct of the body recognizing some abnormality in joint position, blood flow, or nerve compression. In some cases, your pain feedback system can malfunction resulting in more pain than you would expect. Although it may hurt to straighten your knee, this motion should be gradually restored over time for a healthy and functioning knee joint. *Check with your doctor or physical therapist before doing exercises. Keep learning what’s right for your body. Stay strong and do your best in the recovery process.

Hey Friends, Over the past 4 months, I've been working hard to share this with you. I’d like to personally invite you to our first Victory Over Pain Summit starting July 1st. This free 5-day online summit will feature interviews with 21 health experts sharing their knowledge to help you enjoy a life with less pain, injury, and stress. Caroline Jordan will also be one of the speakers! Many of the speakers will also provide free gifts and consultation calls if you want their h...elp. I hope this free summit will supercharge your mind and body by opening up new opportunities to achieve long-lasting health and happiness. You can register and learn more about it here: https://www.evercorelife.com/victory-over-pain-summit/

Register now for the Free Victory Over Pain Summit starting July 1st! This summit will feature 21 health experts teaching you how to enjoy life with less pain. The topics we covered inflammation, keto, pain recovering from injuries, nutrition, and much more! The summit will last five days from July 1-5. . There is no cost to sign-up plus many of the speakers are offering free gifts and consultation calls. Invest your time and gain valuable insights to reduce pain, stress, an...d renew your optimism. These speakers include authors, doctors of physical therapy, physicians, holistic health practitioners, health coaches, etc. You can learn more about the virtual summit by clicking the link at the top of our profile. . Hurry up and register before you forget! Here is the link to register: https://www.evercorelife.com/victory-over-pain-summit/