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If you are one of the many adults suffering from knee osteoarthritis pain, you may want to learn how diet and exercise can help. Knee pain can be debilitating and frustrating. Fortunately, recent studies indicate that some simple lifestyle changes can be made to provide relief. In this blog post, we’ll look at the research ...click here to read more

If you are one of the millions of adults who suffer from insomnia and lower back pain, it may be no surprise to learn that there is a strong causal relationship between them. Research has uncovered an interesting association between persistent insomnia and chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults. Most people are likely to experience some ...click here to read more

Countless people pop popular pain medications to help them cope with joint pain to make it through the day. But that short-term relief could come at a long-term cost, according to some new research. A new study suggests that over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication like aspirin, Aleve, or ibuprofen may make arthritic knee pain worse. The ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that athletes are at a higher risk of developing joint pain and osteoarthritis. But what may come as a surprise is just how much higher that risk is for those who participate in elite-level sports. A recent study found that one in four retired Olympians reported osteoarthritis diagnoses. Osteoarthritis is a form ...click here to read more

Many Americans worry about bone health and joint health because they’re experiencing unexplained pain. First, make sure to see a doctor to rule out any potential health issues. Once you have ruled out any health concerns, there are several things you can do at home to help ease the pain. These tips include exercising, using ...click here to read more

If you’re over 50 in America, there is a great chance you suffer from some joint pain. Want proof? Just look at the results from a recent University of Michigan survey. Findings from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging include that 70 percent of people over 50 experience joint pain at least ...click here to read more

If you’re trying to relieve pain in a hurry, you may take a couple of over-the-counter pills or some prescription medication. If you do, you might want to try something new. I’m not saying don’t take the pill. The new thing to try could be to lie down while taking it, and more specifically, lying ...click here to read more

New research suggests that fixing lower back pain could happen by altering how the brain and body communicate. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from lower back pain and are familiar with standard treatments, including shots, surgery, medications, and spinal manipulations. However, this new research suggests a new technique that doesn’t involve drugs or ...click here to read more

Americans have sore backs. Nearly 65 million report an episode of back pain at some point, while about 8 million report chronic back pain. It happens for many reasons: work, rest, or injuries can contribute. There is a diverse array of causes, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Finding the treatment to suit ...click here to read more

Did you know that listening to music could impact your pain levels? According to a new study, people who were given the impression that they had control over their music choice experienced more pain relief than people who were not given any control. The study published in PLOS ONE included 286 adults experiencing chronic pain ...click here to read more

If you’ve got peripheral artery disease, you might want to remember the phrase “no pain, no gain” and live by it. New research found that people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who walked at a pace that caused discomfort or even pain were able to boost their overall walking ability. So, even though exercise that ...click here to read more

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that walking at a pace that induces pain or discomfort could improve walking ability among patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). While most people believe they must stop exercising when experiencing pain, this study demonstrates that that thought may not apply to all ...click here to read more

Meditation and mindfulness have been used for centuries to help control pain, but exactly how it works has been a mystery. A new study may explain how these ancient practices may alter brain function to relieve pain. The study used MRI scans to learn that mindfulness and meditation can interrupt communication between brain areas that ...click here to read more

Mindful meditation has been shown to be an effective way to reduce pain. This is because it interrupts the communication between the different regions of the brain that are involved in the experience of pain. By learning how to focus attention on one’s breath and bodily sensations, people can train their brains to better deal ...click here to read more