Alternative Pain Treatment Directory

In a study just released by the  Commonwealth Fund  comparing the top 10 advanced economies’ healthcare systems, the United States came in dead last in overall performance, access to care and health outcomes, despite spending considerably more than any other nation on healthcare. In fact, the U.S. is in a class by itself, as noted by the following chart: Overall Performance Ranking The Evolution of Health Insurance in the U.S. The American healthcare system has transformed dramatically over the past century, with health insurance playing a pivotal role in this shift. Initially rooted in altruism and protection for patients, health insurance has evolved into a profit-driven industry, significantly impacting the quality, cost, and accessibility of care. The Origins: Nonprofit Beginnings Health insurance in the U.S. started with noble intentions. In the early 20th century, healthcare was a financial burden for many, especially during emergencies and hospital stays. The first o...

Patients often spend years trying to get a diagnosis for their chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog and other symptoms and are often relieved to finally have an answer to what might be wrong with them: fibromyalgia. But that diagnosis could be wrong. Because conventional medicine often does not investigate the root causes of disorders, many factors that could be causing the range of symptoms experienced are often ignored. This article will explore other, sometimes easily correctible, causes of fibromyalgia-like symptoms. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain along with fatigue, problems with sleep, memory and brain fog, People diagnosed with fibromyalgia also often suffer from anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine and tension headaches, painful bladder disorder and TMJ (jaw pain). Pain is often the most troublesome symptom. How is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed? There is no definitive test for fibromyalgia.  It ...

  Pain is a complex phenomenon. Consider these facts: Sometimes there is obvious tissue injury and/or inflammation, sometimes not. Different people can experience very different pain levels in the face of similar injuries. Sometimes pain disappears after the ingestion of a fake pill (placebo) that the patient believes will reduce their pain. Chronic pain patients experience better days and worse days, often without obvious cause. People who have experienced psychological trauma, particularly chronic childhood trauma, are more likely to develop chronic illnesses, including chronic pain The more types of childhood trauma a patient has experienced, the less likely they are to benefit from back surgery. A common link underlying all of these may be the role of unprocessed emotional energy in generating pain. A type of therapy called energy psychology can often quickly reduce pain, often permanently. It can also help with phobias, insomnia, anxiety, depression, emotional reactivity and...