Answers to the 7 Most Puzzling Questions About How to Exercise When It Hurts

You’ve heard it from your practitioner, TV, and the Internet, that exercise can improve your quality of life and even decrease your pain, but where do you begin? There may be numerous questions buzzing through your mind such as: How much should I exercise? What kind of exercise should I do? Why is exercise sometimes […]

5 Steps to Easing Pain With Guided Imagery

Have you forgotten how to tap into your imagination? As we mature and become adults, society may make us feel that we no longer need our imaginations. Some may believe that we only need to focus on behaving realistically and not bother wasting our time dreaming about things that seem unlikely or far-fetched. For those […]

The Unseen Burden of Chronic Pain on Intimate Relationships

For better or for worse, in sickness and in health. When you fell in love and recited your vows did you imagine chronic pain would injure your relationship? Chronic pain affects 1 in 4 Americans. That means you may know someone who suffers from it. It could be your friend, your parent or your partner. […]

Extensive NSAIDs Use and the Increased Risk of Heart Attack

If you have pain, what do you do to resolve it? Do you reach for an ice pack or do you try to massage the area? What about using NSAIDs, like ibuprofen? Have you ever considered how much of these drugs you might be taking, how long you’ve been taking them for, and if there […]

How the Body May be Damaged by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Pain is a master concealer! It draws attention to one area, while the origin is really somewhere else. What do you believe to be the true origin of your chronic pain?
Whether your discomfort comes from a condition such as diabetes, an autoimmune disorder, osteoarthritis, or neuromuscular disease, the root cause often lies

Can Surgery Solve Chronic Back Pain?

“Do I need surgery?” It’s a question many ask when faced with a diagnosis of chronic back pain. When your pain becomes chronic, you may feel like surgery is your only option. But spinal surgery is having a moment right now, and not a happy one. NBA coach Steve Kerr has famously battled back pain […]