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 [...]
While inflammation gets a bad reputation, it is a normal part of the healing process. It's your body’s response to injury, irritation, or infection. In small doses, inflammation can actually protect you. Unfortunately, many people experience chronic inflammation that persists for months on end. In these cases, it can lead [...]
Of the hard-working joints in the body, the hip has it harder than most. Complex, responsible for most movement, and weight-bearing, our hips support us through all of our daily activities, from sitting to running to catch the bus. When pain in the hips makes activity challenging, it’s important to [...]
The elbow is an essential part of your arm, allowing for bending and overhead movement. If you play tennis or golf, however, you know this type of repetitive movement can lead to elbow pain. If your elbow aches often, it may be time to consider a brace. Here are some [...]
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 [...]
