A comprehensive guide on chronic pain, its causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve your quality of life.
The pancreas is responsible for producing digestive juices to break down foods, and hormones that regulate blood sugar. Located behind the stomach, the pancreas is a small organ that people often pay little attention to. Unfortunately, pancreatitis is a detrimental health problem that can be caused by alcoholism. At Chronicillness.co Site of United States, our providers work with patients to help manage painful conditions and offer tools to live healthier lives. Alcohol Awareness Month is…
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. This painful and progressive condition is caused by compression to the median nerve that runs down the arm into the hand. The median nerve is responsible for controlling sensations to the palm of the fingers and impulses to some muscles…
Every time Jaime Sanders visits an urgent care clinic, she makes sure she brings the three-ring binder that details her comprehensive medical care plan, including lists of medications, allergies and records of past doctors’ visits. Sanders knows she’s never guaranteed to find doctors who will take her migraine pain seriously and carries the binder as proof of her diagnosis. Still, Sanders remembers how one doctor she saw regularly groaned and said, “Oh, it’s the binder,”…
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 clean out hoarded closets and re-organize messy rooms, while simultaneously making sure our pain is managed. At Chronicillness.co Site of United States, our providers know the burden that household chores can put on people living with chronic pain. Whether you…
When Marin Hinkle tells you about her work, family and friends, you can hear the excitement and love in her voice. But behind that serene smile you see on television, in her roles on shows such as “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”and “Two and a Half Men,” is a woman who struggles daily with agonizing chronic pain. “My pain originated in my pelvis, and it’s around my pelvic girdle on the left side of my body,”…
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 cleaning the floor can be significant contributors. These tasks, though simple on the surface, require repetitive motions, bending, and prolonged standing, all of which can strain the lower back. The good news is that by making small changes to your…
We can all build resilience, but our circumstances are not all the same. Some women face more barriers than others. The common barriers we all face include: Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. I discovered this world of barriers in 1994 after a surgical injury to my spine caused severe pain, and I was unable to sit, stand or walk more than a couple of feet with a walker for the…
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 damaged, the body responds to protect it from further injury and restore tissue function. Inflammation can be beneficial when, for instance, you sustain a broken knee and the tissues surrounding the area need extra protection and care. In other cases,…
If you’re not taking regular breaks to move around during your workday, your muscles may rebel after being scrunched in your desk chair hour after hour. The rebellion might be felt in your neck, shoulders, back, hips and legs when you do finally stand up. Stop the insurrection with these three simple stretching exercises you can do without even leaving your workstation or office. Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. Start…
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 body, it can be difficult to find the energy to work out. This is why Zumba Sentao is a great workout for chronic pain patients. Zumba Sentao is a spin-off of regular Zumba, the popular cardio dance class that has…