Managing Pain During a Pandemic
Living through a pandemic isn’t easy and managing chronic pain during one is challenging but possible.
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Devin Davis May 13, 2021 pandemic , pain , pain management , SPARC , chronic pain , stress , covid , covid19 , covid-19 , exercise , strength , selfcare , functional restoration , flare-ups , flexibility , functional fitness , nutrition , vegan , plant-based , sleep , depression , persistent pain , movement , healing , health
Can Chronic Pain Be Cured?
Are there possible treatments that can kick chronic pain for good?
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Devin Davis December 18, 2019 pain cycle , pain management , pain free , pain , physical therapy , SPARC , posture , body mechanics , breathing , brain , nervous system , nutrition , neck pain , inflammation , environment , mindfulness , functional fitness , chronic disease , back pain , chronic pain
How to Use Resistance Exercise to Treat Chronic Pain
Sometimes you don’t need fancy treatments. Most times you need exercise, especially resistance training.
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Devin Davis March 12, 2019 SPARC , strength , stability , selfcare , chronic pain , neck pain , back pain , conditioning , nervous system , pain management , pacing , pain , functional restoration , functional fitness , weight training , weightlifting
3 Simple Ways to Reduce Back Pain
There are simple strategies that anyone can use to tackle back pain. You never know what just might work for you.
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Devin Davis July 3, 2018 pain management , pain , physical therapy , selfcare , SPARC , stability , stress , back pain , movement , low back
Respecting Chronic Pain
Your pain deserves respect. You, as a person, deserve respect.
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Devin Davis March 21, 2018 chronic pain , chronic disease , neck pain , back pain , functional fitness , functional restoration , fascia , flare-ups , foot pain , flexibility , inflammation , strength , SPARC , selfcare , stress , pain management , pain , pain free
Stress vs. Chronic Pain Part II
In this two part series we examine one of the most often overlooked factors in pain: stress. What types of stress can have the greatest effect on pain?
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Devin Davis December 20, 2017 stability , safety , SPARC , selfcare , stress , positive thinking , pain , pain cycle , pain management , nervous system , environment , emotion , functional fitness , functional restoration , chronic pain
Stress Vs. Chronic Pain Part I
In this two part series we examine one of the most often overlooked factors in pain: stress. What types of stress can have the greatest effect on pain?
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Devin Davis December 6, 2017 physical therapy , pain free , pain , positive thinking , chronic pain , SPARC , stress , stability , flare-ups , functional restoration , functional fitness , environment , nervous system
Kinetic Chains and Their Impact on Pain
What are kinetic chains? How do they impact pain, injury and movement?
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Devin Davis October 25, 2017 flare-ups , pain , pain management , stability , selfcare , SPARC , kinetic chains , chronic pain , back pain , posture , functional fitness , neck pain , fascia , physical therapy , pain free , functional restoration
Do Not Fear MRI Results
Terms like bulging disc, slipped disc, annular tear or seeing these injuries on your MRI can feel overwhelming and scary. It’s easy to conclude the worst: that you’ll never heal or you’re permanently damaged.
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Devin Davis September 20, 2017 pain , chronic pain , posture , positive thinking , SPARC , selfcare , stability , stress , MRI , flare-ups , functional fitness , functional restoration , body mechanics , back pain , nervous system , neck pain
Tired: The Life of an Athlete?
Overtraining is a serious threat to athletes. How do you know if you’re just training hard or if you’ve entered a state of overtraining?
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Devin Davis April 26, 2017 overreaching , sports , strength , conditioning , prehab , pain management , pain , pacing , training , exercise , stress , SPARC , overtraining , football , basketball , ballroom dance , olympic weightlifting , crossfit
Understanding Body Function: The Psoas
The psoas plays a critical role in our body's stability. Unfortunately, when it has a problem we usually feel the effects whether it be pain or poor physical function.
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Devin Davis April 19, 2017 psoas , muscle , pain , pain management , SPARC , functional fitness , functional restoration , selfcare , physical therapy , posture , back pain , fitness
How Can I Get More Flexible?
Why is flexibility so hard to keep? How can long term flexibility be achieved? The answer may surprise you.
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Devin Davis March 21, 2017 flexibility , mobility , range of motion , pain , pain management , stability , selfcare , exercise , back pain , neck pain , hip pain , health , functional restoration , functional fitness , SPARC , nervous system , brain , motor control , mov
Should You Weight Train if You Have Chronic Pain?
Weight training can seem intimidating especially if you cope with chronic pain. Learn the benefits of weight training and how you can use it effectively.
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Devin Davis March 8, 2017 functional restoration , exercise , SPARC , movement , weightlifting , chronic pain , selfcare , weight training , muscle , pain management , pain , body mechanics , fitness
3 Common Reasons for Neck Pain
Neck pain is more common than ever before. What is at the root of it?
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Devin Davis February 27, 2017 selfcare , flare-ups , functional fitness , fitness , pain , functional restoration , stress , SPARC , pain management , stability , posture , neck pain , physical therapy
Firefighters, Fitness and Injury
Three pieces of advice for firefighters to maximize function, prevent injury, manage chronic pain and get the most from workouts.
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Devin Davis January 23, 2017 firefighters , injury , injury prevention , exercise , movement , pain , chronic pain , SPARC , mobility , stability , pain management , pacing , functional restoration , functional fitness , weightlifting , intensity
Breaking the Pain Cycle
The pain cycle can be frustrating and confusing. Here is an explanation of what it is and some steps you can take to break free from it!
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Life After a Functional Restoration Program
Every patient I’ve ever talked to has expressed their deepest determination to continue to perform self care through physical exercise, mindfulness and nutrition. But as time passes on it’s all too common for graduates to slip back out of their routines.
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Devin Davis January 6, 2017 functional restoration , chronic pain , pain , SPARC , fitness , exercise , movement , positive thinking , mindfulness , health
Why You Should Move Even if You Have Pain
No one wants to feel more pain than is necessary. As humans, we do just about anything we can to avoid it. If you are coping with a chronic pain injury chances are you don’t move as much as you used to because you are afraid you may make your pain worse.
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