If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that pain doesn’t stop for a global pandemic. When it comes to chronic pain statistics, 2021 gave us a lot to learn. Here are 40 chronic pain statistics to know in 2021, plus a sampling of chronic pain research from 2020. COVID-19 and [...]
As we enter the new year, it’s customary to make resolutions. Remember the saying, “new year, new you”? Now’s the time to make yoga for chronic pain part of the new you. Here’s how. How to get started with yoga for chronic pain As always, when starting any new exercise [...]
We don’t think about our toes much, but they are the appendages that make all of our daily movement possible. We cram them into ill-fitting shoes, forget to trim their nails, and generally don’t pay attention to them. That is, until toe pain makes them impossible to ignore. Why do [...]
For chronic pain research, 2020 has offered a host of study opportunities. It has also added a new twist: COVID-19. From new treatments for pain to troubling pain research studies on the lingering effects of COVID-19, these are 13 insights from chronic pain research in 2020. 1. Tai chi and [...]
If you think that self-care is all about taking a bubble bath or focusing on eating plenty of leafy greens, you’re not wrong. But, self-care for chronic pain is so much more than that. Here are 19 ideas for self-care for chronic pain that really work. What is self-care? There [...]
This year more than ever, we're all looking for thoughtful, soothing gifts for the holiday season. Shopping for gifts for people in pain? It’s even more important to choose thoughtfully. Here are the best gift ideas for chronic pain sufferers in 2020. Excellent stocking stuffers for pain patients In 2020, [...]
Yoga for lower back pain is a great way to heal both the mind and body. Here are 12 of the best yoga poses for lower back pain (and a few videos to get you started!). Is yoga good for lower back pain? Yoga stretches and strengthens every muscle in [...]
It may sound counterintuitive to stick a needle into yourself to relieve pain. After all, don’t most people dread going to the doctor for shots? Turns out, though, something as simple as a needle may be the key to pain relief. Acupuncture for sciatica works to ease your pain as [...]
Sciatica is a specific collection of symptoms that occur when pressure is applied to your sciatic nerve. This pain can be debilitating and challenging to treat. When you feel the pain of sciatica, here are the best sciatica stretches to help you find relief. Why are sciatica stretches so important? [...]
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 [...]
