Overcoming Pain from Poor Posture
Maintaining good posture is incredibly important for keeping the body pain-free and healthy.When posture is compromised, pain and other unintended consequences can ensue. Fortunately, posture…
Patient-Physician Communication
Cindy’s five “Be’s” for getting the support you need and the care you deserve. 1) Be Honest It is tempting when asked certain health questions…
Controlling the Uncontrollable
I know the title of this post is misleading. Things are rightly called “uncontrollable” simply because they cannot be controlled. We all have things like…
Me: I’m the Patient in Patient-Centered Care
Let me begin by acknowledging that I am writing this in response to a recent and frustrating medical encounter. Let me also acknowledge that, for…
Invisible Pain
Writing with a fountain pen and viewing the world through my camera lens is like a soothing balm for my body and soul. Writing and…
Great gift ideas for a chronic pain sufferer
With the holidays approaching, many of you have started shopping for your friends and loved ones. Coming up with gift ideas for a chronic pain…
Pain & Wellness Chat 2016
Pain & Wellness Chat 2016 Transcript HighlightsDr. Peter AbaciOctober 27, 2016 Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for “How to Manage Pain and Improve…
The Shame Game
Years ago, I sat in a yoga workshop and, as is common practice, the instructor went around the room asking the participants if we had…
Videos For Pain Sufferers: 5 Great Ones to Watch
Finding videos for pain sufferers that both inspire and inform can be daunting and time-consuming. How do you know if you’ve found a reputable source?…
Partners in Healing
Not long ago, I received a phone call from a new doctor who came to me on referral. My husband often jokes that, for my…