Everyday Health Heroes Arun Nijhawan

Amber Richard is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who sees hundreds of patients with various physical afflictions. Her training has given her deep understanding of the body, especially how injuries heal or persist overtime. However, her experience with healing her own persistent neck pain brings light to a more integrative approach. She now believes that mind-body education is necessary for all PT's and practitioners who work with physical pain. To spread this awareness, Amber speaks about her experience and novel treatments for pain conditions.

Paul's debilitating back pain prevented him from sitting for more than 10 minutes. He walked with a cane. Doctors said there was nothing they could do about his degenerating discs. He was fed up and  faced with a choice: engage in activities he loved, despite the pain, or let it control him. 

Since finding his own healing, he's on a mission to help others. You can find his group program at www.backpaincoaching.com

At a young age, Wes starts developing pain in his knee when walking and dancing. Over 6 months, the pain increases, spreading to his shoulders and back. He sees his doctor and get's diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a disease that affects 5 million Americans and has no cure. We get to hear his remarkable journey to getting his life back.