Does Pilates for sciatica actually help relieve pain?
The sciatic nerve is the longest single nerve in the body. It runs from the spinal cord through the buttocks where it branches off to both legs and ends below…
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Can weight loss cure arthritis
Can weight loss cure arthritis? Not exactly. There are over 100 forms of arthritis, each with different causes, affecting over 50 million people in the U.S. annually. But, while all…
How to relieve shoulder pain at night
Shoulder pain at night is a very common issue among chronic pain sufferers. The shoulder is one of the most vulnerable joints as it has such a wide range of…
The surprising impact of chronic pain, on family and money
Chronic pain is the number one cause of disability in the U.S. According to the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), one in six people are living with chronic pain. The…
Can Endorphins Ease Chronic Pain?
This week at Chronicillness.co Site of the United States and the Pain Channel, we’ve been spending a lot of time focusing on the power of the mind to overcome pain…
Recent research that untangles pain
Pain is an unavoidable fact of life, especially for those with a chronic pain condition. There are dozens of potential treatments for pain already, but researchers are always searching for…
An Overview of Over-The-Counter Medications
Top 13 Truths About Over-The-Counter Medications for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Relief Fibromyalgia and chronic pain are complex, life-altering conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal…
Chiropractic care during pregnancy
The miracle of life, the anticipation of a beautiful baby, and that expectant-mother glow may make pregnancy a magical time of life, but it’s not all a bed of roses.…
The Flu Shot and Chronic Conditions
To get the flu shot, or not to get the flu shot; is the question that many chronic pain patients must answer at this time of year. For individuals living…
Does a pain diary work
It has long been a common recommendation that chronic patients maintain a pain diary. The idea behind a pain diary is simple. Using either an electronic device or a paper…