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
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
Dancers and Foot Pain
Most, if not all, dancers experience foot pain at some point in their career. Learn about one of the most common causes and how to resolve it!
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Devin Davis August 17, 2017 SPARC , sports , stability , strength , posture , body mechanics , ballroom dance , chronic pain , functional fitness , flare-ups , flexibility , foot pain , pain management , pain free , gluteus maximus , ballroom , dance , ballet , latin , standard
How Your Breathing Might Be Hurting You
Your breathing may be contributing to your pain but you can change it!
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Devin Davis May 26, 2017 SPARC , selfcare , stability , sports , mobility , motor control , mindfulness , body mechanics , brain , back pain , chronic pain , functional fitness , functional restoration , fitness , stress , breathing
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
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
