Pain Management and Chronic Pain - Treatments

10 Ways to Avoid a Gout Flare-Up

Follow these tips to prevent a painful bout with gout.

A Depression Treatment Now Used for Pain

Typically a treatment for patients suffering from depression, transcranial direct current stimulation shows benefits for those coping with chronic pain.

How Myofascial Release Could Relieve Your Pain

This form of massage combines the relaxation of yoga and the muscular benefits of physical therapy.

Lupus Fog: How to Cope

Officially called "cognitive dysfunction" or "cognitive impairment," many people living with lupus find this symptom the most difficult part.

Is Muscle Weakness Causing Your Pain?

Even when pain feels like it's in your bones or joints, the root cause might be located in your muscles.

Health by the Numbers: Migraines

Migraine pain can be excruciating, but with the right treatment, the condition can be controlled.

When Your Heartburn Outlasts Your Medication

Many different types of medications can be used to treat heartburn. But what works for one person may not work for another.

Health by the Numbers: Arthritis

Although arthritis can be debilitating, there are a variety of treatment options to help keep symptoms in check. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Massage Therapy for Pain

How could this therapy help you manage your worst pain symptoms?

Exercises to Cure Your Neck Pain

While some exercises can cause your neck pain, performing these may remedy it.

Grow a Therapeutic Garden in Your Yard or Window Box

Boost your well-being with a fragrance garden. It's easy to grow therapeutic herbs and flowers with these tips.

The Truth About Spinal Decompression

From traction tables to decompression belts, this form of back pain relief has critics and supporters.

Why Do Headaches and Depression Go Together?

People who live with depression often also suffer from headaches. What's the link?

Minimalist Running Shoes: Best or Worst Choice?

"Barefoot" running shoes are gaining popularity. But do they benefit your body or cause more strain?

How Yoga Can Damage Your Body

While it's praised for its meditative approach to exercise, some experts are critical of the high incidence of injury.

Can Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Fix Your Back Pain?

If you have ongoing back pain, OMT offers a holistic approach to pain relief that addresses a variety of physical conditions.

Marijuana for Cancer Care

This drug seems to offer relief from pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of appetite, which are common side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. And there are other possible benefits as well.

Don't Let Lupus Affect Your Love Life

For millions of people living with lupus, having a satisfying love life can be complicated. It doesn't have to mean life without one, however. Here's how to keep your the bedroom sizzling even if lupus is part of your life.

Painkiller Addiction: 6 Myths and the Real Facts

Painkillers are powerful medicines, but with them come the real risk of abuse. Understand the myths and determine how to use painkillers safely.

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Treat Pain

Mind over matter: You've heard it so many times, it may seem meaningless. But new research shows how emotional therapy helps to make pain symptoms easier to bear.

Are Tender Point Exams a Thing of the Past?

Tender point exams have been the gold standard for diagnosing fibromyalgia. But could the process be flawed?

Can Talk Therapy Provide Pain Relief?

Typically thought of as a remedy for depression, some experts are studying the effects of talk therapy on chronic pain.

How Pets Can Help Your Chronic Pain Symptoms

Bringing a pet into your home is a big commitment, but it can come with serious rewards including a potential reduction of your pain.

What You're Wearing Could Cause You Pain

Pain often comes from the inside. But could items on your exterior contribute to your discomfort?

The Link Between Your Headaches and the Weather

Many headache sufferers swear there's a link between their pain and the weather. Now, studies are beginning to corroborate this belief.

The Risks of Long Term Over-the-Counter Painkiller Usage

If you live with chronic pain, you may need painkilling medications to help you make it through the day-to-day grind. However, if you rely too heavily on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, you may run the risk of developing long term and potentially deadly health risks.

How to Combat Pain-Related Depression

Chronic pain doesn't just affect your body but your emotions as well. In fact nearly 30 percent of pain patients suffer from depression.

How to Handle Tension Headaches

If you suffer from stress or tension headaches, find out what causes them and how you can prevent or effectively treat them.

What Your Muscle Pain Is Telling You

Typically when you have muscle pain it's equated to soreness from working out or maybe an injury. But what most don't consider is how muscle pain is often associated with chronic health conditions.

5 Ways to Avoid Cold Weather-Related Pain

Patients who experience joint, bone, and muscle pain really know what it means to be "under the weather." Many patients experience increased pain and stiffness during cold weather. But is there anything you can do about it? Read on to find out.
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