Pain Management and Chronic Pain - Treatments
Now that the sun is making an appearance, don't let pain keep you indoors. Indulge in these easy, pain-friendly, outdoor activities to let you enjoy your day in the sun.
Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are generally acknowledged to be two separate conditions, but some experts now believe they're actually part of the same underlying disorder.
The healing power of music has been well known for as long as men and women have played and enjoyed it. But does it really possess healing power for pain patients? Find out here.
Could the key to good health be all in your feet? According to patients and practitioners of reflexology, the remedy for many symptoms, illnesses and conditions is one touch away. Could reflexology help you?
There are several ways to stay active without risking your joint health.
Spinal manipulation has become a common treatment for many patients with chronic pain. In fact, as many as 60 percent of patients who see a traditional doctor for back pain will also see a chiropractor for spinal manipulation. But does it really work?
More often than not, back pain is caused by repeated irritation spurred by poor practices. You can prevent and reverse damage to your back by cleaning up these five bad habits.
Chronic pain and obesity are epidemics in the United States and new research is shedding some light on why. A new study that obesity and pain are also linked to each other as well as other conditions.
Among the best and safest ways to properly strengthen your back and keep your spine, ligaments, and muscles limber is by doing yoga. Now, studies show that using yoga to relieve back pain is safe and effective.
If the tingling, aching, and numbness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is getting out of hand, five simple exercises might put relief right at your fingertips.
Learn the essential rule of thumb for knowing the difference between heartburn and heart trouble.
While fibro affects people from all social statuses, races and ethnic groups, approximately 75-90 percent of fibromyalgia patients are women. But do men experience it differently? Find out here.
Forget about that famous "runner's high." Serious runners will tell you: running hurts, at least at first. If you can't run away from the pain, should you run through it?
A recent study from the National Institutes of Health says many women who suffer from migraines also suffer with chronic pelvic pain. Is there a connection between what s going on upstairs and what s going on below the belt? Find out here.
Poor sleep and chronic pain often go hand-in-hand. While there are a variety of treatments to help you through the night, could Cognitive Behavioral Therapy be the best bet? Find out here.
How do you know if you have degenerative disc disease? If you have low back pain, are in your thirties or forties, and are otherwise healthy, you're a typical sufferer.
Mood and pain are strongly connected. We've got tips for how to control mood when you're in pain.
Bulging disks can be painful and debilitating. If quick relief is what you're after, follow these tips.
The best way to avoid and recover from knee injury is to keep the muscles and ligaments surrounding your body's largest joint strong and flexible. If you have "bad knees," be careful about the exercises you choose.
Could eliminating your migraines be as easy as visiting your dentist? One dentist/physical therapist team in Scotland says, "yes," according to recent research and their unique drug-free approach.
How do you know if you have a pinched nerve? Watch out for these signs.
Learn more about how to balance your symptoms and work-life and when to consider disability.
Read on for a TMJ primer and tips for how to alleviate TMJ-related headaches.
Is anything more soothing for sore muscles and tender joints than heat and massage? That s the attraction for most topical pain relief creams, but do any of them really work? With so many on the market, what s the best one to buy?
This intense therapeutic experience manipulates your fascia, the connective tissue around muscles, to restructure your physique.
Why do some people get arthritis of the thumb and how can you manage this condition?
It's difficult to sleep because of pain, depression and anxiety and lack of sleep makes symptoms worse. What s the solution? We have twenty tips for getting the sleep you need when you have fibromyalgia.
Increases in accidental overdoses of over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drugs are one of the fastest-rising causes of accidental death in the U.S.
Most people experience almost immediate pain relief from cortisone shots. But does it really solve the problem that caused the pain in the first place?
If you're among those who can feel the weather in your bones via stiff, achy joints, here's what you need to know about what may (or may not) be causing it and what you can do to loosen up.