In many cases, carpal tunnel syndrome is ignored for years and passed off as a temporary cramp of the hand and wrist. However, chronic pain in the hand may be evidence of carpal tunnel syndrome.…
Chronic Awareness
Raise awareness about chronic illnesses by understanding their impact, symptoms, and the importance of support and education.
Avoiding Pain While Doing Laundry and Making the Bed
Coping with chronic pain can be difficult. You have to alter practically all facets of your life to cater to your treatment needs. The spring season is quickly approaching, pushing a lot of us to…
Minimizing Back Pain While Doing Dishes and Cleaning the Floor
17 Expert-Backed Ways to Dramatically Minimize Back Pain While Doing Dishes and Cleaning the Floor Back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, and surprisingly, everyday household chores like washing dishes and…
Anti-Inflammatory Herbs and Spices
What is inflammation? Derived from the Latin word “inflammo,” which means, “I set alight, I ignite,” inflammation is the body’s natural self-protectant against potentially harmful stimuli. When a part of the body becomes irritated or…
Zumba Sentao for Chronic Pain
Exercise is important, and not only when you’re healthy. Here at Chronicillness.co Site of United States, we know that patients dealing with chronic pain also need to exercise. But when pain is radiating through the…
How To Relieve Sciatica Pain
The sciatic nerve is located in the lower back and branches out toward the buttocks and legs. When the sciatic nerve is pinched, a person may feel severe pain in these regions that radiates down…
Lumbar Medial Branch Block (Injection In The Low Back)
What Is A Lumbar Medical Branch Block? A lumbar medial branch block is an injection procedure that pinpoints which facet joint in the low back is causing discomfort. Facet joints are small joints located in…
How The Spoon Theory Helps Individuals With Chronic Pain
What is “The Spoon Theory?” The spoon theory is relatively simple: living with chronic pain is very different from living a pain-free lifestyle. That living pain-free theoretically has an unlimited number of spoons—whereas those living…
Disc Extrusion – Causes Symptoms Treatment
Causes A disc extrusion, also known as a disc herniation, usually occurs from degeneration due to a disease like osteoarthritis or the natural aging process. Other causes may include injury, trauma, overexertion, illness, or obesity.…
Trigger Points and Referred Pain
We’re featuring quick, easy-to-digest information on all things trigger points and referred pain. Continue reading to learn more about treatments for trigger points and referred pain. What Are Trigger Points? Trigger points are palpable nodes…