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Category Archives: Pain Management

Is Your Headache Trying to Tell You Something?

Headaches may be the most anxiety-inducing ailment. They are extremely common, rarely serious, yet quickly send people’s minds to a very dark place. This is especially trying in 2021 because they’ve been included on the list of COVID-19 symptoms, while they can also indicate a blood clot, a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines. ...click here to read more

CBD: Real Pain Relief or Placebo?

How many times have you been asked if you’ve ever tried CBD to relieve your pain? If you’ve answered “no,” I’m sure you’ve been told that you absolutely have to. But is there anything to this? Is CBD really the magic elixir that cures pain and nearly everything else? It’s hard to say. There are ...click here to read more

Factors Affecting Neck Pain

Neck pain is on the rise across the world, and by some counts, it’s the fourth leading cause of disability in the world. Some experts suggest that the rate will continue to increase. Poor posture is an easy scapegoat, but it’s much more than that. Modern lifestyle conditions and choices may boost the risk for ...click here to read more

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What Can You Do About Painful Muscle Cramps?

If you’ve been moving a little bit more as temperatures have risen, you may be feeling it more ways than one. Muscle cramps are common at the beginning of an exercise routine, particularly if the increased workload is a shock. But a long layoff isn’t the only potential cause for cramping. Age, hydration, and nutrition ...click here to read more

Are There Natural Pain Relievers?

When you experience random aches and pains, you might not want to reach for pills. Instead, you may prefer to keep things a little less intense. Maybe some rest, relaxation, or a natural remedy. Natural remedies may not necessarily work or be that much healthier than over-the-counter pain (OTC) medications. But they can be comforting, ...click here to read more

Exercise Should Be Recommended to People Suffering From Chronic Pain: Study

A new announcement from the medicine watchdog the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that people suffering from chronic pain should perform regular exercise. Many people who have chronic pain turn to painkillers, so the institute hopes to curb the number of patients taking medications. Experts agree that it’s not surprising to ...click here to read more

Stave of Shoulder Pain with These Stretches

The shoulder is a complicated joint that is prone to injury. Bracing for a fall, or even muscle tightness, can expose the shoulder to pain and potential damage. Arthritis, tears, and tendinitis are too often the name of the game when it comes to shoulders. However, this doesn’t have to be your future. Supple, flexible ...click here to read more

Therapies That Calm Inflammation Could Be Successful at Preventing Heart Disease

For people who have a common age-related blood condition, anti-inflammatory therapies may be an effective way to reduce heart disease risk. According to a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, patients with the blood condition clonal hematopoiesis often have poor atherosclerosis and could benefit from an anti-inflammatory drug. ...click here to read more

Everyday Pain Can Negatively Impact Memory for Life

Those who suffer from daily pain may have deficits in working memory. New research suggests that the usual pains of everyday life, such as backache and headaches, may impact the cognitive process of holding and manipulating information over short periods. Previous research has found that pain-related impairments in working memory depend on emotional distress. However, ...click here to read more