For people living with chronic pain, they learn how to become very attuned to the messages their bodies send out. These messages can come in the form of budding discomfort, tension, or inflammation that serves as a cue to slow down and revise the pace of daily activities. Other messages, like pain flair ups can … Continue reading
Overview The CDC defines Lyme Disease as “A systemic, tick-borne disease with protean manifestations, including dermatologic, rheumatologic, neurologic, and cardiac abnormalities.” Lyme disease is one of the most widely known “invisible illnesses”, partially due to awareness campaigns that educate the public on ways of preventing and appropriately responding to tick bites. However, despite these efforts … Continue reading
When people think of the term “self care,” the mind conjures up thoughts of an afternoon at the spa, vacationing away from the stresses of life, or even splurging on a meal out. While these can be wonderful ways to treat yourself, for many living with chronic pain self-care is not a luxury, but a … Continue reading
Fibromyalgia is being recognized and diagnosed more frequently, but there are still a number of misconceptions about this invisible illness that causes widespread pain and fatigue. Individuals living with Fibromyalgia may also develop mental health disorders [1]. A few years ago, people experiencing symptoms of Fibromyalgia received very little medical validation of their condition. Being unable … Continue reading
The Reagan Library in Simi Valley stands as a testament to the accomplishments of our nation’s 40th President. Some of Reagan’s most notable achievements include ending the Cold War, national tax reform, and combatting the use of drugs across the nation. Nancy Regan’s “just say no” philosophy was the mantra of the War on Drugs, … Continue reading
At A Healing Place – The Estates we are helping people change the way they look at the management of chronic pain. As a society, we have been conditioned by the medical community to look for the quick “pharma fix”. This works well for some, but for the population we serve problematic medications like opioids … Continue reading
Here at A Healing Place – The Estates, we understand the importance of addressing the physical symptoms of chronic pain, but also the co-occuring disorders that impact an individual’s perception of pain and their ability to function. These patients are complex with challenges that are unique to this population. We have found that psychiatry plays … Continue reading
This year’s Winter Symposium, as always, did not disappoint. With over 1400 attendees in different professions within the treatment industry, the event serves as a one stop shop to reconnect with old colleagues, develop new strategic partnerships, and attend workshops that highlight recent advancements in the world of addiction treatment. Dr. Stephen Grinstead and Dr. … Continue reading
If you have heard of a spoonie, chances are you are or live with one! For millions of Americans living with chronic pain and chronic illness, online communities of “spoonies” have popped up on social media platforms to support one another and offer words of advice and encouragement. But what exactly is a spoonie and … Continue reading