It’s bad enough to have a headache or backache. But when literally everything seems to hurt, you’re truly miserable. You can have trouble getting through simple daily activities and may find it hard to get a good…
Chronic illness
Understand chronic illness, its symptoms, common causes, and effective management strategies to improve health and quality of life.
Why I’m Talking About My Chronic Pain and Why You Should Too: Breaking the Silence Around Fibromyalgia
Introduction Living with chronic pain is a journey that many people never fully understand unless they experience it themselves. For those with fibromyalgia, the pain is often invisible, unpredictable, and deeply personal. It can affect…
What to Look for in a Pain Management Clinic
If you’re in pain, you’re not alone. About 1 in 4 Americans suffer from pain that lasts more than 24 hours. In fact, more people suffer from pain than from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes…
Smart Steps for Healthy Feet
Are your feet something you think about only when they hurt? Simple steps can protect them from common problems, some of which are hard to get rid of. READ: The Ways to Treat Your Feet…
The 7 Most Common Types of Neck Injury
If your car was rear-ended two days ago, and you wake up with neck pain, the cause is obvious: you’re likely suffering from whiplash. Other times the cause of your neck injury can be more…
Your Body in Extreme Heat
Everyone who has survived a summer in the United States knows that temperatures can easily exceed 100 degrees. Natives may brush it off saying “at least it’s a dry heat,” but extreme heat actually has…
Can Coffee Cause Arthritis? Fibromyalgia
Understanding the Relationship Between Coffee, Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Millions of people begin their day with a cup of coffee, enjoying its rich aroma,…
Nerve Block Technique Might Help Chronic Back Pain in Fibromyalgia
Introduction Chronic back pain is one of the most frustrating and disabling symptoms experienced by many people living with fibromyalgia. While fibromyalgia is widely recognized for causing widespread musculoskeletal pain throughout the body, the back…
What Is a Quell Device? Understanding Its Role in Fibromyalgia Pain Management
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and a variety of other symptoms that can interfere with everyday life. Because fibromyalgia does not…
9 Questions to Ask About Postsurgical Pain Management for Fibromyalgia
Introduction Preparing for surgery can be stressful for anyone, but for individuals living with fibromyalgia, the experience often comes with additional concerns. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the way the brain and…