Advertisement

Category Archives: Pain Management

Migraine update: Essential oils for migraines, cluster headache vs. migraine, and migraine hangover

An estimated 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines, which are recurrent throbbing headaches that typically affect one side of the head. Migraines are considered a primary headache disorder that can last anywhere from two to 72 hours. Having headaches can affect a person’s quality of life, which is why learning how ...click here to read more

Hypertension headache: How to identify if high blood pressure is the cause

More than 410,000 Americans died from high blood pressure complications in 2014, attributing to more than 1,100 deaths per day. High blood pressure can also lead to a condition called hypertension headache. Often occurring in episodes, headaches due to high blood pressure are typically quite severe and occur when blood pressure is 200/100 or higher. ...click here to read more

Essential oils for migraines and headaches

While some people may suffer from an occasional headache or migraine, for others, the pain can be chronic and they might not be aware that there are essential oils for migraines. Most people who get a headache or migraine reach for quick and easy solutions like ibuprofen. Before long, the pain is gone. Sadly, about ...click here to read more

Advertisement

Essential oils for knee pain relief

Knee pain is a common condition that can affect people of any age. There are a variety of reasons why it can occur. Knee pain can be caused by an acute injury suffered during a freak accident or a sporting injury, or it can be more chronic in nature, resulting from conditions such as arthritis, ...click here to read more

TMJ headache: Symptoms and how to relieve it

While we can’t say for certain, some experts suggest that as many as 10 million Americans may be suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, including TMJ headache. TMJ syndrome is pain in the jaw joint that can lead to headaches and starts with a variety of other symptoms. The TMJ connects the lower jaw (mandible) ...click here to read more

Acupuncture is effective pain reliever for ER patients

A new study has found that acupuncture is effective as a pain reliever among ER patients. Lead investigator of the study, Marc Cohen, explained, “While acupuncture is widely used by practitioners in community settings for treating pain, it is rarely used in hospital emergency departments.” This study is being considered the world’s largest randomized, controlled ...click here to read more

Women who exaggerate pain found to take more prescribed pain medication: Study

Positive thinking can help us get through the toughest times in our lives, for every cloud has a silver living. Unfortunately, not everyone can maintain this level of positivity, often catastrophizing every minor setback. This was seen to more prevalent in women suffering from chronic pain, as they often exaggerate or irrationalize their level of ...click here to read more