Advanced Musculoskeletal Medicine Consultants, Inc.

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻

Today’s reminder: It’s okay to treat yourself — especially when you’re managing chronic pain. 💛

Self-care isn’t spooky — it’s essential. Whether that means taking a warm bath, resting without guilt, enjoying your favorite comfort food, or simply saying no to overdoing it tonight… do what feels right for your body. 🕯️🍬

You deserve sweet moments of peace and comfort today and every day. 💜

10/28/2025

Behavioral health strategies help patients manage pain by targeting physical symptoms and emotional responses.

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10/26/2025

Meet our practitioner, Dr. Ana Maria Carillo! 🌿
In addition to her extensive clinical expertise, Dr. Carillo holds a PhD in Psychology — which means her classes go beyond the physical, incorporating stress management strategies to support both mind and body. 🧘‍♀️💚
She will be leading our New Qi Gong classes starting next week!

sign up here: https://AdvancedmmcClassSignUp.as.me/

10/25/2025

This is what one of Our patients had to say about their experience

10/24/2025

We will be offering QiGong starting October 29 at 10:00am. Qi Gong is a moving meditation from which Tai Chi was developed, creating a healthy energy flow and balance in your parasympathetic nervous system.
To start we will have intro classes for 4 weeks to start and then 6 week block classes that build on from the classes before.
Sign up here: https://AdvancedmmcClassSignUp.as.me/

10/23/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨
We’re now offering Qi Gong Classes with Dr. Ana Maria Carillo!

Start with 4 intro sessions, then continue with 6 progressive classes designed to help you grow your practice, reduce stress, and support whole-body wellness.

A beautiful way to restore balance, energy, and peace. 🕊️

Sign up here: https://AdvancedmmcClassSignUp.as.me/

10/22/2025

🌦️ Change of Seasons & Chronic Pain 🌿

As the seasons shift, many people living with chronic pain start to feel the change before they even see it. Cooler temperatures, damp air, and shorter days can all affect the body — tightening muscles, slowing circulation, and amplifying aches.

🍁 Tips to help ease the transition:
✨ Keep moving — gentle stretching or yoga helps maintain flexibility.
💧 Stay hydrated — dehydration can worsen joint stiffness.
🛁 Warm baths or heating pads can soothe sore muscles.
🧘 Practice mindfulness — stress often amplifies physical pain.
🌞 Soak up daylight when you can to help your mood and energy.

Remember, change is constant — but so is your strength. Take time to listen to your body and give it the care it deserves this season. 💛

10/13/2025

Effective coping methods, reduced reliance on pain medications, and lifestyle choices that support mind-body balance can make daily living more manageable.

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Chronic pain affects daily life in ways that go beyond physical discomfort. It impacts mood, sleep, and overall well-being, making it a condition that requires more than medication alone. Mind-body therapy offers a practical way to manage pain by calming the nervous system and improving behavioral h...

10/11/2025

🍂 As the seasons change, so can the way we care for chronic pain. 🍂

What small shifts can you make this fall to support your body and mind?

❓ Have you tried taking advantage of the crisp air with gentle walks among the autumn leaves?
❓ Could warming, anti-inflammatory foods like pumpkin, root veggies, or herbal teas help nourish and soothe you?
❓ Might cozy practices—like meditation, journaling, or stretching by candlelight—help calm your nervous system?
❓ Would scheduling bodywork, acupuncture, or massage before the holiday stress sets in support your balance?
❓ Can setting a fall sleep routine help your body recharge as the days grow shorter?

This season invites slowing down, grounding, and finding new rhythms. Which of these will you try to ease pain and nurture yourself this fall? 🍁

10/07/2025

If anyone is interested, we will be starting Qi Gong classes in my office October 29. They will be at 10 am on Wednesday mornings to start with the hope of adding one weeknight a week as well. You can sign up for intro classes for the first 4 week. Here is the link:

Schedule your appointment online Qi Gong with Ana Maria Carrillo

10/06/2025

Integrative therapies combine physical practices with supportive health approaches to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help people actively participate in their care

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10/05/2025

Mind-Body & Behavioral Care for Chronic Pain: https://lttr.ai/AjTmW