September is Pain Awareness Month and is dedicated to raising awareness for those who live with persistent pain. Many people suffer from chronic mental or physical pain on a daily basis.
During September, people and organizations come together to raise public awareness about what life is like for those with chronic pain.
Living with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain can greatly affect your daily routine, work performance and your physical and mental health. Some of the issues related to chronic pain include:
Mood swings
Fatigue
Trouble sleeping
Lack of...
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At the age of 21, I was diagnosed with multiple spine and pelvis disorders which flipped my life upside down. Health professionals label me as the "21-year-old with a 90-year-old spine". The main cause of my declining spine? Degenerative disc disease.
What is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Believe it or not, degenerative disc disease (DDD) isn’t classified as an actual disease. Instead,...
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No runner wants to deal with pain, but it comes with the sport. As a runner, you know that physical pain from sore muscles, overuse injuries, poor foot strike or other common strains often rears its head at the most inopportune times. In honor of Global Running Day, check...
If you’re suffering from back pain and looking for non-surgical relief, cortisone injections may be just what the doctor ordered. This type of injection can...
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Psoriatic arthritis can occur in people who have psoriasis (scaly red and white skin patches). It affects the joints and areas where tissues attach to bone.
The joints...
Playing sports and pain tend to go hand in hand. For many who enjoy sporting activities - especially young athletes - missing time away from play can be disheartening. Whether you're a professional athlete or just enjoy a casual scrimmage, it’s important to be aware of how to prevent...
Whether you're an Olympic athlete or a weekend workout warrior, it's very likely that you've grappled with managing a sports injury, strain, a sprain...
According to a report released by the Institute of Medicine of The National Academies, around 100 million adult Americans suffer from chronic pain. This...
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With many people entertaining at home this Halloween, it is important you present healthy and even gluten free options for treats.
Our baked sweet potato...