Your ears are small but complicated organs. Each one consists of three main sections—the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear—that are themselves comprised of many tiny but crucial components. When all of these parts function properly, you can hear and maintain your balance with ease. But when [...]
Chronic pain significantly impacts not only an individual person’s daily life, but also the world around them. From the incidence of chronic pain globally to how much it costs each person who suffers, here are 28 of the most important chronic pain statistics. Note: As chronic pain statistics are an [...]
When sciatica pain strikes, you may be tempted to take to your bed to rest. You’ll realize very quickly that not only does resting not help in many cases, it might even make your pain worse. But is walking good for sciatica, or other types of exercise? Definitely. Here's what [...]
Chronic pain research in 2019 has delved even deeper than before into topics that affect everyone, including those who don’t suffer from chronic pain. This year, researchers examined the ongoing challenges with opioids, who feels pain (and how they remember it), and many other topics. Here are 13 fascinating findings [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time to make your list and check it twice. If you’re searching for gifts for people with arthritis, you may be unsure where to start. Luckily, we have a list that will [...]
If you’re living with fibromyalgia, you know that chronic widespread pain is a daily battle. Most patients also experience fatigue, mood disorders, and cognitive dysfunction known as “fibro fog.” In addition to all of these symptoms, cold intolerance is commonly reported among patients. Many people with fibromyalgia say they experience [...]
With references to the funny bone and its strange shape, it can be hard to take the elbow seriously, Sure, it’s a joint in the body that allows us to lift our morning coffee, hug our family members, and hoist our babies into the air, but we often take it [...]
Back pain is a daily obstacle for people of all ages. Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Thankfully, most cases of back pain are mechanical, meaning they’re not caused by serious conditions. Basic changes to your footwear [...]
Working with tools and machinery can be hard on your body. Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) can occur after long-term use. This condition is very different from other forms of work-related arm, hand, and shoulder pain as it requires specific types of treatment and attention. Read on for more information on [...]
Part of getting older is a gradual slowing down. Far from the frantic pace of youth and middle age, many seniors have a unique opportunity to take their time in their daily activities. For some, injuries or chronic pain may require a slower pace, while other seniors may just want [...]
