There is a lot of talk about the dangers of opioids, but for some people the use of these painkillers is all that is standing between them and debilitating pain. Opioids work by reducing the pain signals that are sent through the nervous system to the brain which causes the [...]
We often get asked the question, how do back stretchers work? While some people can afford a personal physical therapist to visit their home daily to help alleviate back pain with stretching and therapeutic traction, the vast majority of us have to figure out other ways to rehabilitate and treat spine pain. Whether [...]
Want to feel as great as a pink bikini this summer? Check out our list of 15 anti-inflammatory smoothie recipes to get your daily dose of inflammation-fighting foods every day this summer. Easy-breezy anti-inflammatory smoothie recipes If you're a pain patient, you already understand the role inflammation plays in your [...]
If you're one of the millions of people who suffer from arthritis, you understand the toll it takes on your body. Many sufferers even shy away from joining in their favorite activities due to the pain. And, for others, simple acts like getting dressed can be hugely painful. That's why [...]
Worldwide, 175 million people suffer from some type of arthritis, with over 10% of the world’s population over 60 having some symptoms of osteoarthritis. With these numbers, arthritis is the fourth leading cause of years lived with a disability, and by the year 2030 researchers predict that 67 million people [...]
If you suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee, there are way to prevent pain and manage it when it occurs. Many of these come down to your lifestyle, such as changes to diet and exercise habits. If you need more focused approaches for treating your pain, you also have options [...]
It may not seem like it, but some of the foods we consume could contribute to pain in joints affected by arthritis. Other foods can provide anti-inflammatory properties to promote healing and reduce pain. When considering a holistic approach to your arthritis pain management, you're gonna want to pack your [...]
Knee osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition that affects 10% of men and 13% of women over the age of 60. This condition can put a serious damper on any activities you love to do. Since exercise is one of the best treatments for this condition, getting in the exercise [...]
Chronic pain blogs are one of our favorite ways to connect with other people who really get what it means to be in pain. Here are our 25 favorite pain blogs, with a few reasons why we love them! Our 25 favorite chronic pain blogs 1. Hypothyroid Mom Hypothyroid Mom’s mission [...]
Has your doctor or pain specialist suggested radiofrequency ablation to help alleviate your lower back pain? Many pain specialists are recommending radiofrequency ablation for back pain due to its high success rate and measurable results. Here's how it works, and why it could work for you. What is radiofrequency ablation for back [...]
