Living with chronic pain can be frustrating. Yes, that’s an understatement. Perhaps the most frustrating thing is that symptoms can be so different for people who have the same condition. Fibromyalgia, for example, can show up as joint pain in some people, and headaches or sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures in others, but it all falls under the umbrella of fibromyalgia.
What does this mean for the person experiencing the fibromyalgia symptoms? Well, it means there’s no one size fits all solution. And the same goes for other chronic pain conditions, including back pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis and carpal tunnel,...
In 2019 (the most recent year for which data is available), 47,500 people committed suicide—twice the number who died from homicides—reports the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
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...
Dry, itchy, sensitive and inflamed skin. These are just a few symptoms of eczema (or Dermatitis), a skin condition that can turn your best day into a stressful one. Worrying about how to alleviate eczema without side effects is a concern with many answers....
As millions worldwide continue to be impacted by COVID-19, there's still so much that is unknown about the long-term effects infection has on our health. For instance, understanding Long COVID, the post-COVID syndrome that can linger for months after infection, has been a dizzying phenomenon to make sense of...
Scientists at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri have shown that certain Alzheimer's therapies were significantly more effective when paired with...
Coronavirus may be causing depression and anxiety in both adults and children. And, as many Americans enter their sixth month of social distancing, many...
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...
If you suffer from chronic pain, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. But movement is often a potent medicine. For people with certain afflictions — like degenerative disc disease — remaining sedentary can often intensify the pain.
Of course, the best type of exercise depends on your...
If you have frequent pain, you’ve probably tried everything under the sun to get relief. Patches can offer convenient, on-the-go relief for back pain,...
Can you reduce chronic pain without medication or surgery? Sue Hitzmann, creator of the MELT Method and author of The MELT Method, A Breakthrough Self-Treatment System to Eliminate Chronic Pain, Erase the Signs of Aging, and Feel Fantastic in Just 10 Minutes a Day!, thinks so. Her powerful at-home...
The provided recipe for Pineapple Turmeric Detox Juice is well-suited for various health benefits:
Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound known for its...
People living with chronic pain can feel as though their conditions consume their entire lives. Maintaining or reviving intimacy in your relationship may end...