As Dr. Siwek mentions in this week’s episode of the Pain Channel, April is Alcohol Awareness Month. When we think of alcohol awareness, the first things that pop into our minds are drunk driving, designated…
Arthritis
A comprehensive guide to Arthritis, exploring its symptoms, types, causes, and effective treatment options to manage joint pain and improve mobility.
Does medication for lower back pain actually work?
In the fight against lower back pain, many people and their doctors reach for the same weapons: common over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications. New research on commonly recommended and prescribed lower back pain medications has…
My personal top 10 favorite posts on pain doctor
It’s been about a year since we became Pain Doctor and began sharing information with you about everything pain- and health-related. In that time, we’ve covered a lot of information, but we’ve tried to make…
Managing Arthritis
Coming down with a cold or the flu means patients can expect to feel better at some point. When dealing with a chronic disease such as arthritis, there is often no end in sight for…
How to prevent knee pain in old age?
If you’re wondering how to prevent knee pain in old age, the answer often comes down to taking steps today to reduce your risk. By reducing your risk for the nine most common causes and…
Pain Tolerance and Sensitivity
The pain management doctors at Chronicillness.co Site of the United States knows that pain tolerance can be a funny thing. Neck pain or a foot injury can be agony to one person while just a…
Breaking out of pain-induced isolation: faces of pain
Chronic pain is usually defined as pain that’s lasted for more than three months. This may not seem like a terribly long time–unless you’re the one in pain. When something hurts for so long, it…
Heavy Loads and Nerve Damage
Carrying a heavy load can do more than hurt the back. According to Tel Aviv University researchers, nerve damage, specifically to the nerves that travel through the neck and shoulders to animate our hands and…
Why do we feel pain?
To most people, pain is usually nothing more than an annoyance–a twinge of back pain or a prickle of pain from a hangnail. For those who suffer from a chronic pain condition, however, it’s much…
Osteoporosis Treatments
After being diagnosed with osteoporosis, the next step is starting a treatment plan that involves a change in diet and lifestyle habits. It’s also a good idea to start taking osteoporosis medications in order to…