Category Archives: Pain Management

There is a common denominator for most common chronic illnesses: inflammation. Low grade, chronic inflammation to be precise. This type of inflammation is always there, running in the background. It makes your body less efficient by mounting an attack against itself. It can be very harmful and contribute to serious illness. For example, chronic illness ...click here to read more

There’s a good chance when your temperature rises, or your body starts to hurt, you reach for ibuprofen. Most do. But doing it daily could be far less safe than you believe. In fact, it could be flat-out dangerous. Ibuprofen is a common over-the-counter (OTC) medication sold under names like Advil and Motrin. It is ...click here to read more

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is becoming a global health burden due to aging populations, combined with growing obesity levels. Without a known cure, researchers are beginning to turn their attention towards identifying modifiable risk factors. One such study from the Universities of Oxford, Sydney, and Southampton has identified a relationship between a heavy workload and an ...click here to read more

People who experience back pain with sciatica may find it to be beneficial to start physical therapy right away. According to new research in Annals of Internal Medicine, this new advice goes against what doctors usually advise patients with back pain to do. Normally, when people have back pain, they are told to remain active ...click here to read more

You may occasionally find yourself walking around asking, “why is my ankle sore?” Sometimes it could be a slight sprain you weren’t even aware of. It could be osteoarthritis or the onset of gout. Whatever is causing the joint pain, it’s no good. Your ankles bear a lot of weight, and when they hurt, it ...click here to read more

It’s easy to associate pain with old age. There has been more wear-and-tear on the joints, and it’s later in life where people are at a greater risk of being afflicted by chronic health conditions. But that appears to be changing. New research suggests that in America, pain is hitting harder at significantly younger ages ...click here to read more

Over-the-counter medications don’t always offer the pain relief they promise. But there are some near-guarantees: if you take them too often to help cope with pain, you’re likely to experience stomach aches and have a higher risk for heart disease and kidney damage. They also don’t taste good. Turmeric, on the other hand, tastes excellent ...click here to read more

Many studies have confirmed that pain and depression are closely related. It is known that pain can cause depression, and depression can cause pain. In some people, pain and depression can even create a vicious cycle in which pain worsens symptoms of depression, and the resulting depression increases the feelings of pain. Depression can cause ...click here to read more

If you’re making sure to get enough exercise, calcium, and vitamin D, you probably think you’ve got pretty strong bones. And you know what, they probably are. Those three components are essential to bone health, but they do not tell the whole story. Your body needs calcium for far more than keeping bones healthy. It ...click here to read more

People who have arthritis are reporting worse symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown. According to research from the University of East Anglia, patients with arthritis reported not only a worsening of symptoms, but also emotional fluctuations during the time spent inside. The study involved following 264 people with inflammatory arthritis for 12 weeks. All participants were ...click here to read more

You might have no idea how much sugar you’re consuming each day, and that can be extremely dangerous. Cutting down on sugar intake is associated with far better health outcomes and lower risk for all kinds of chronic illnesses. Eating too much added sugar is linked to health risks like heart disease, fatty liver disease, ...click here to read more

I understand if you want to censor yourself. The kids are around, maybe god is watching, or expletives don’t feel right coming out of your mouth. But “f” that. When it comes to pain, digging out swear words and letting them fly can help. At least, that’s what a new study is saying. Recent research ...click here to read more

If you’ve been working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic or you just got a new job where you’ll be working remotely, you may encounter a problem you haven’t considered: joint pain. How you set up your workspace can play a role in developing or limiting joint pain, so you’ll want to pay careful attention ...click here to read more

Gabbers, listen up: you might be able to talk your way to a healthier heart and life. A new study has just found that cognitive behavioral therapy, like talk therapy, can improve inflammatory markers that contribute to a host of health conditions. Commonly used to treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress, behavioral/talk ...click here to read more