People with chronic pain can be incredibly resilient after facing daily discomfort for long periods of time. We quickly build a new kind of tolerance to the typical aches and pains. Plus, we have to get creative with how we do day-to-day activities through or around the pain. Chronic pain survivors are often tough because we have no other choice but to be. But all this said, there’s no hiding the impact that living with chronic pain can have on our lives.
So, what do you do when chronic pain becomes too much? Below, we’ve put together some suggestions on...
Mental health is undoubtedly a loaded term. For some, it can symbolize the heaviest burden in their life and for others, a subtle, or even subconscious, buzz of discomfort...
Lower back pain, a.k.a lumbar pain, is one of the most common pain conditions that you may experience. Because it's invisible, lower back pain may be difficult to diagnose and treat. Whether you're suffering from chronic or acute lumbar pain, finding treatment can be frustrating. If you're looking for a treatment option that doesn't rely on medication, then interventional...
When Chronic Pain is pestering you, flavor up your foods with these natural pain relieving spices.
One thing is certain: Pain is no fun. Many conditions require a doctor's care over a long period of time, and others come on more suddenly and acutely. Regardless...
We have all had to deal with some sort of pain at some point. Whether it is lower back pain or foot pain from plantar fasciitis and other common foot problems, pain can prevent you from living life to the fullest and doing even the most basic things. That...
Overview: Can Chronic Pain Cause Alzheimer's?
Both chronic pain and Alzheimer’s disease are most common in older adults, but new research suggests that these two...
It is estimated that upwards of 10 million people suffer from acute carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptoms each year. That’s not to mention those who suffer...
Last spring, with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people transitioned to much more sedentary work-from-home jobs, and with that, there has been an increase in the attention many are now paying to their diet. It’s no secret that work-from-home jobs bring new challenges such as overeating,...
Stretching and Staying Limber is Good for Your Body and Mind
While the jury is still out on whether stretching can prevent injury, when appropriate,...
The use of medical marijuana has shown to reduce pain for many people. Further, researchers have found that the side effects appear to be mild when compared to other pain management drugs. With marijuana legalization becoming more widespread and more people using medical marijuana to treat pain, we’re going...
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...