Category Archives: Pain Management

Last summer, I got back to the gym after an extended time off. I’ll tell you, it felt great, but it took some getting used to. But after eight weeks of strength gains and muscle growth, I caught COVID and had to double my commute time to work. The gym no longer fit into my ...click here to read more

Dealing with chronic pain can be incredibly challenging, and it may seem impossible to find ways for it not to impact your mental health. However, a recent study has suggested that being flexible when dealing with people suffering from chronic pain could be key to promoting their mental health. By making accommodations where possible to ...click here to read more

Back pain is a common ailment that has a variety of causes. In some cases, it’s caused by an acute injury, while in most others, it is a result of weakness or sedentary living. A simple movement, like bending at the hips to tie your shoe or pick up a delivered parcel, can cause you ...click here to read more

If you’ve got sore knees caused by osteoarthritis, you may be apprehensive about exercise. Don’t be. Strengthening the muscles around the joints can ease pain and restore quality to your life. New research has found that even short bouts of exercise can help to reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis and improve range of motion. Knee ...click here to read more

It’s possible that more than 50 million U.S. adults – that’s about one in five – experience chronic pain. The pain can fluctuate during the day, but for some, it is at its worst at night. There is some data that suggest churning pain worsens at night, and in some cases, it can drastically interfere ...click here to read more

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

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

If pickleball isn’t the great equalizer, it’s hard to say what is. The sport allows the young and old, professional and amateur, and men and women to all get on the court at the same time to play each other. It is the fastest-growing sport in America, and it’s become prevalent among older folks. It ...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

Weather and arthritis pain have been associated for a long time. When it gets cold, rainy, humid, or the barometric pressure rises, many report that symptoms get worse. And now that much of the continent (and world) is in a humid heat wave, symptoms might be getting worse. Now the heat isn’t typically associated with ...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