addressing chronic pain

Using Innovative Therapy to Address Chronic Pain  

Using Innovative Therapy to Address Chronic Pain  

Pain is a serious and costly public health issue. The National Institutes of Health calls pain "the universal disorder." In its most benign form, pain warns us that something isn’t quite right, that we should pay attention, take medicine, or see a doctor. At its worst, pain robs us of our productivity, well-being, and, for many who suffer from extended illness, it dramatically affects how we live our lives. 

At Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness, we have many tools to manage pain. One of our newer more innovative tools is the Neubie. The Neubie is an FDA-cleared system that uses electrical stimulation to bring about neuromotor change.

Neubie vs TENS – Are They the Same? 

Neubie vs TENS – Are They the Same? 

We receive a lot of interest in and questions about the Neubie. Clients want to know what makes it such an exciting a promising tool in physical and occupational therapy. In this blog we want to address a common misconception that the Neubie is the same as electrical stim or a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator) unit. Short answer: They are not the same. 

It’s Time to Rethink Pain!! – The Sequel

It’s Time to Rethink Pain!! – The Sequel

First steps to addressing chronic stress (and therefore pain, in some cases) are lifestyle interventions including physical exercise, patient education, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. This is where physical therapy can help!