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Chronic pain recovery doesn’t need to be a dream. Relief can become a reality when you know how people deal with it successfully. Although each pain source can be different, the treatment methods are relatively the same. If the cause of the discomfort is addressable, that outcome is always a priority. You can also work […]

Chronic pain is a problem that many people deal with on a daily basis. In fact, one in three people in the United States have experienced reoccurring pain within the last few months. With no known cure, it can be challenging to find relief from the discomfort of chronic pain. However, chronic pain retreats are available for […]

For those who are new to fibromyalgia rehab, the term fibromyalgia may seem confusing. For those of us who live with it every day, it is a term that makes us question our sanity, in some cases. Simply put, fibromyalgia, or “Fibro”, as most of us call it, is a condition that is characterized by […]

For many people affected by depression, recovery may seem like an elusive thing. However, with the right mental health support and possibly medication, it is possible to change your everyday experience with this clinical disorder. It may help you along your journey to get a clearer picture of what it’s like to recover from depression. […]

Fibromyalgia is a medical term not many people are familiar with, even though it is a relatively common disease as it affects about 5 million American adults every year.  So what is a fibromyalgia retreat? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that affects the brain. Though it is not yet fully understood, numerous brain scans on […]

Everyone feels nervous, worried, or scared from time to time. But if you’re one of the 40 million people struggling with an anxiety disorder, you know how uncontrollable these feelings may be on some days and you might benefit from anxiety recovery. Here are a few of the best ways you can manage your anxiety: […]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a mental and physical disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest. The other name for this condition is myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), so the condition is usually referred to as ME/CFS. To be diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, your symptoms must last for at last six months and […]

Mental illness is rather prevalent throughout the world, and many unfortunately live for years without ever receiving a diagnosis or might not even obtain one at all. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions with it affecting millions around the globe, and depression recovery is often an overwhelming and daunting journey to […]

It can be difficult to watch a loved one struggle with their mental health. Offering support and encouragement can have a significant impact, but it must be done with care and mindfulness to facilitate mental health recovery.  If your loved one is having an acute crisis, seek immediate help by calling 911, calling the National […]

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, you’re not alone. More than 43 million people in the United States experience mental illness each year. Many of these individuals will experience a mental health emergency.  Stressful situations and trauma can escalate symptoms and lead to a mental health crisis and it may be necessary to visit […]

Mental health issues affect people worldwide,with over 9% of youths in the United States alone suffering from major depression and over 19% of adults experiencing some form of mental illness. Treatment options can vary from one form of mental illness to the next, and a lot of people are finding success by going on a […]

It is a general perception that Pain Management is all about taking the right medications, which is not true. As Wikipedia acknowledges – Pain Management is the branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those who are suffering from chronic pain – persisting for […]

Fibromyalgia is not a single disease; it is a collection of symptoms associated with widespread chronic pain, fatigue, memory problems, and mood changes. It causes pain and tenderness in many areas of the body. Although the primary cause behind this condition has not yet been specified, contributory factors are leading to it. There are also […]

It is so hurting to find that people, even now, are ignorant about mental health. Enough sympathy has been showered, it’s almost time to really work towards ensuring healthy individuals and a happier society. Mental disorders are as normal as other diseases and can affect any one of us. Mental diseases such as anxiety, depression […]

Hypertension is often called high blood pressure and impacts approximately 1 out of every 3 people in America and in varying levels.  There’s not anyone known cause, though old age, family history, weight, and anxiety levels are some factors being considered. Usually, hypertension has no symptoms, even though a few people experience nausea, headaches, flushing, […]

Depression is a serious mental health disorder and happens to be among the most frequent disorder in America. According to the data in the National Institute of Mental Health, it is estimated that 16.1 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2015, or equivalent to 6.7% of adults. Women are 4x likely to […]

The malfunctioning of the peripheral and central nervous system of the body causes Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS Syndrome. Normally characterized by constant pain, change in the color of skin and swelling of the affected regions. The International Association for Study of Pain has characterized this into 2 major categories depending upon the root cause of […]

In case you’ve been coping with chronic migraine headaches, and none has helped you, it’s time to search at other alternative chronic migraine treatment. When you’ve got chronic migraines, you’re mainly dealing with the same recurring migraine day by day. And generally, you’ll have to take your migraine medication pills faithfully for the whole year […]

If you are reading this post, it’s most likely because you or a close friend of yours is suffering from some chronic illness.  You might have tried many methods of becoming better: traditional medicine, various alternative therapies, switch diet plans.  While these sometimes appear to work for some time, they don’t provide you much with […]

Chronic pain entails persistent pains which are typically lasting between twelve weeks to years on certain parts of the body such as the head, back, joints and muscles. A chronic pain retreat is often a relief for people suffering from the condition. Chronic pain differs from acute pains as acute pains are sensations that indicate […]

What is the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD)? The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD) is a condition that women experience most commonly, although it can affect anyone, at whatever age. Nonetheless, it is associated with people aged 40 years or more and is rarely diagnosed in elderly individuals. Very minimal cases of this syndrome have […]

Being a neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and therapy of various kinds of pain, I’m helping an increasing number of patients suffering from chronic neck pain. And since there are a lot of possible causes and reasons for this condition, a proper diagnosis can at times be challenging. A lot of neck injuries come from […]

There are lots of facets of diabetes where scientists and physicians have yet to know, in addition to emerging aspects of this disease which could be tricky to work with present technology. As an example, there’s still no known connection between sleep apnea and diabetes, even though sleep apnea may place people at a higher […]

Not everybody is able to get rid of the chronic pain they might be suffering in a jiffy. So it is important to understand chronic pain. Here, in this article, we are referring to people who are suffering from chronic pain. And the ultimate solution to their debilitating physical and mental state is medication or […]

CRPS stands for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and just like many other ailments of the modern-day world, CRPS is becoming a new normal for people at a very high rate. This painful ailment is also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). Most of the doctors and scientists who are conducting research on this ailment consider […]

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organ systems within the body. It debilitates the immune system of the body and also causes it to attack the healthy tissues and blood cells in place of external infectious organisms. This can lead to the patient experiencing pain, inflammation, and various other problems and complications that can […]

As those of you know who suffer from this condition, cfs recovery can be as difficult as the condition. Most regimens of medications and thier interactions, supplements, pills and therapies all become time consuming and eventually ineffective. The Bridge treats the underlying causes of the chronic fatigue syndrome by recruiting your own internal resources for […]

RSD or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy is not well understood in cause or treatment. The Bridge Recovery Center has had varying success with this debilitating condition. We use nutrition, acupuncture, traditional and non-traditional therapies to promote healing. We have taken several patients with severe RSD / CRPS that have recovered completely and we have taken one […]

Phantom pain is an incredible phenomenon set up by multiple body systems. We have taken amputees with phantom pain as well as others with severe conditions like RSD and similar syndromes including fibromyalgia recovery. Pain is a sensation that is interpreted largely by the brain with the body as a catalyst on multiple levels. Phantom […]

The Bridge takes a whole person approach instead of a symptomatic approach. By addressing many aspects, not just a singular focus we have experienced wonderful success. There is a common misconception that “pain” takes place at various injury or illness sites and the rest of the body must simply accept the duration and intensity of […]

Most of the time surgery works well and the patient recovers. In a small percentage however, the pain continues or becomes worse and the patient is left on their own to find solutions. While this can be difficult, hope is not lost. Our current record is 11 failed back surgeries in one patient. This patient […]

Diabetes is considered to be an autoimmune phenomenon that destroys the specific cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin. The two different types of diabetes are unique. Type 1 generally manifests in childhood whereas Type 2 generally manifests in adulthood. However, there is a tremendous amount of gray area between the two that at […]

High blood pressure or hypertension affects millions of Americans but it often doesn’t have to sleep, proper diet, exercise, and supplements are applied in concert at The Bridge to regulate your blood pressure. Our bodies regulate pressure in 3 ways; chemical receptors, pressure receptors, and via volume/viscosity control. With the complexity of our bodies, they […]

There are times that the best attempts at healing leave both patient and doctor at a loss of what to do next. It is usually under these circumstances that medications are prescribed for the comfort and daily functionality of the patient. While this solution may work well short-term, it can be devastating over time. Doses […]