Category Archives: Pain Management

There is no denying the association between weight and joint pain. The heavier you are, the more pressure there is on your joints, particularly in the lower body. People with existing musculoskeletal disorders, like arthritis, feel it even worse. It’s a tricky relationship. There is plenty of data to suggest that moving more, which will ...click here to read more

I won’t pretend that exercise is on top of your mind if you suffer from MS. It can be painful enough to just get through the day, let alone dedicating time for activity. But making that effort could lead to significant improvements in your health, and I’m not just talking about pain relief. It could ...click here to read more

Can you tell how healthy you are? Immune health is dependent on a number of factors. Sleep, fitness, diet, genetics, and more all play a role. And although you might only think about your immune system when you need it—like when you’re battling a cold—daily decisions contribute to its effect. The more you work on ...click here to read more

It’s nearly impossible to avoid sitting for extended periods under current stay-at-home orders. Even if you’re getting out for regular exercise, you’re almost certainly sitting more than you have in a long time. And it could be leading to neck pain. Performing mundane everyday tasks like reading, chatting on the phone, or looking at your ...click here to read more

Vitamin D is associated with a host of health benefits. Among them are improved mood, stronger bones, better heart health, and heightened immune function. A new benefit might be tacked onto the list: a better outcome from COVID-19. But can getting outside a little more or popping some supplements really save your life? Not so ...click here to read more

Even the most active people are sitting more than ever these days. COVID-19 is keeping people indoors and there is only so much time you can, or want, to spend on your feet. All that sitting can have several negative effects on your body. It can boost the risk for heart trouble, increase the likelihood ...click here to read more

Things certainly aren’t easy right now. There is a lot of stress. The COVID-19 situation has been a major cause of tension both outside and inside the home. You may be experiencing headaches because of it. Tension headaches, also called stress headaches, can hit regularly. They may be mildly or moderately painful and are extremely ...click here to read more

You can get plenty of information from the labels on your favorite foods. You can find out the calories, protein, fat, sugar, fiber, and sodium. But really, how much is it telling you about your overall health? Are your favorite healthy foods that good for you? That’s the question that a group of researchers tried ...click here to read more

When joint pain hits the hands, it makes the simplest things a major challenge. Changing the channel on the television, gripping a spoon, or simply sitting to relax can become impossible. Sometimes, pain in the fingers and hands takes hold. But for some, the grip is tight and recurring. If the pain is caused by ...click here to read more

Muscle and joint pain can make it a real challenge to get out of bed. It can also increase the chance of a fall and make it a lot harder to get your day started. But you don’t necessarily have to get out of bed this way. You can loosen up your muscles and joints ...click here to read more

Lower body joint pain might be the most impactful on your life. When your hips, knees, and ankles are throbbing, getting around becomes more than difficult: it can be torture. In many cases, however, the pain is not the result of an injury. It might be as simple as your body carrying around too much ...click here to read more

Chronic inflammation puts you at risk. At risk for what? It puts you at risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and more. It can even put you at risk for the coronavirus. How? By exposing your immune system. Inflammation is a sign of immune-system engagement, where two things are happening. One is that ...click here to read more

It’s amazing what specialists know these days. It’s even more amazing what they can do. The other night I was watching a basketball game featuring a player who suffered severe ankle injuries just a few short years ago. If he had suffered the injury at an earlier stage in his career, it’s unlikely he would ...click here to read more

All it takes is a quick look back at your day to illustrate how little you likely think about posture. The truth is that it’s just not something most people consider as they navigate their day or perform activities that are often taken for granted. But body position can play a major role in your ...click here to read more