How can being poked by a needle actually relieve pain? It seems to make no logical sense, but this integrative medical practice has been successfully used to treat pain and disease for thousands of years. You may be reluctant to try acupuncture for TMJ, but it may just provide the [...]
Inflammation is a normal part of the body’s healing process. It is simply a natural reaction to tissue damage, chemicals, and other harmful elements. However, a continued state of inflammation that persists for months may lead to diseases and chronic pain. Fortunately, foods that fight inflammation may reduce your symptoms. [...]
You might not realize it, but your wrists take the brunt of many daily activities. Especially if your job requires you to sit at a desk and work on a computer, you may be noticing tingling and numbness in your wrists. This type of discomfort could mean that you’re suffering [...]
It may be hard to believe, but our feet contain 25% of the bones in our entire body. Wrapped in tendons, ligaments, and thin layers of muscle, our feet literally help move us through our daily lives. Foot pain, though, can stop us in our tracks. More than just aching [...]
On the days when your fibro flares, the last thing you might want to do is head out for some pavement-pounding exercise. You know regular exercise is a great way to manage even your most painful days, but it can be hard to go out for a walk or hit [...]
Back pain is one of the most common global pain conditions, affecting 80% of people in their lifetime. It costs the U.S. an estimated $50 billion in direct medical expenses, and another $50 billion in indirect costs (e.g., lost wages and productivity). Bottom line: recovering from back pain quickly, safely, [...]
Migraine headaches are a serious pain condition that affects an estimated 39 million people in the U.S. The tricky thing with treating migraine headaches is that each headache can be as different as the person experiencing it. Many people become frustrated with medical interventions that cause serious side effects without [...]
We expect a lot from our wrists every day. From washing dishes to typing, this part of your body is in constant use. If you’re experiencing discomfort in your wrist and hand, particularly after repetitive activities, you may be suffering from carpal tunnel. What may start as tingling and numbness [...]
Getting mental health care should be very simple and straightforward, but it’s not always so easy. Many don't have mental health coverage with their insurance. Or, if they do, sometimes the co-pay is too much. Even if there is an affordable therapist available, the stigma of seeking mental health care [...]
We all know the dip we experience in our mood when we suffer from a minor injury, say, a fall that leads to scuffed knees and palms. This might be a brief bad mood, but what about when an injury or condition leads to chronic pain? It makes sense that [...]
