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 [...]
People suffering from fibromyalgia know all too well the daily struggle with pain. As a widespread pain syndrome, fibromyalgia can also cause other symptoms, like digestive upset and “fibro fog.” In some cases, there are separate comorbid syndromes that often occur in conjunction with fibromyalgia. This is the case with [...]
Whether you're experiencing testicular pain that is acute and intermittent or chronic and persistent, knowing the causes of testicular pain can help you properly diagnose and treat it. Here's what you should know. What do we mean by testicular pain? The testicles are male reproductive organs located in the scrotum. [...]
Chronic pain websites can be incredibly helpful for the 50 million people in the U.S. who are affected by various pain conditions. From research and the latest scientific breakthroughs to personal blogs, chronic illness websites are a vital resource for patients. Resources like these may help you realize you’re not [...]
With an estimated three million people in the U.S. affected by whiplash annually, the long-term effects of whiplash can reach far beyond your initial injury. Also referred to as whiplash-associated disorder (WAD), chronic whiplash can have a lasting impact on your quality of life. Here's what you need to know. [...]
We don’t think much about breathing, mostly because we don’t have to. This autonomic reflex occurs in healthy adults whether or not we consider what’s going on when we inhale or exhale. But breath is a remarkable tool we can use to heal a variety of conditions. Breathwork for chronic [...]
