Category Archives: Pain Management

For those who suffer from migraine headaches, a change in diet may help to reduce frequency. A new study published in the BMJ suggests that a diet higher in fatty fish may help migraine sufferers reduce their monthly headaches and pain intensity. The study involved 182 adults with frequent migraines who all followed a 16-week ...click here to read more

Some new research has offered a glimmer of hope for migraine sufferers: an effective treatment is out there. You just have to find it. The team suggests that there are more pain-relieving options than ever before and that there are several types of drugs that can ease migraine pain. Further, more treatments are becoming available, ...click here to read more

Recurring joint pain can drive you crazy, especially if you don’t really know the cause. Is it muscular, are bones rubbing, is something off about the tissue in your shoulder, back, hip, or knee? People can only out up with the pain and impact on their lives for so long before they want to speak ...click here to read more

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

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

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

Too much sitting is associated with a bunch of health problems. But one area that’s often overlooked is mobility. When you spend too much time on your butt, you’re not doing your hips any favors. Your hips are extremely important for your ability to move freely and fluidly. Tight, weak hips can boost the risk ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that financial problems can lead to stress, but new research has found that it can cause pain later in life. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, those who experience financial stress in midlife are more at risk of increased physical pain nearly 30 years later. The study, published ...click here to read more

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

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

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

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

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

There is no single cause or treatment for knee pain. In fact, the only constants might be that regardless of the reason, it hurts and severely limits mobility and quality of life. Sometimes an old injury can flare-up. Other times, it’s arthritis. Sometimes it can be a poor choice of footwear. Whatever is causing your ...click here to read more