Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood medical conditions. Unlike pain caused by a single injury or a localized problem, fibromyalgia…
Chronic Pain
A comprehensive guide on chronic pain, its causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve your quality of life.
How to endure Friendships when Fibromyalgia gets in the way
Empirical evidence dominate western cultures. It means that we don’t believe it to be real if we can’t see it, touch it, taste it, hear it or smell it. We have separated the mind from…
Why Do People with CRPS, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Pain So Frequently Suffer Bowel and Bladder Problems?
Understanding an Often Overlooked Aspect of Chronic Pain When people think about chronic pain conditions such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia, they usually focus on symptoms like persistent pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness,…
15 fibromyalgia clothing choices you can make to prevent pain
The condition can make it difficult to complete basic everyday tasks. Sometimes just getting dressed and out the door is too much, taking up the limited amount of “spoons” you have available to you. If…
How to start with meditation for pain relief?
Some cultures claim that meditation can promote well-being through strengthening a person’s mind. However, this isn’t something that is widely accepted in the Western world as medically beneficial. If you ask around, many people will…
5 of the most common musculoskeletal leg pain causes
Musculoskeletal leg pain involves pain that develops in any of the tendons, ligaments, and muscles in the lower extremities. Conditions ranging from tendinitis to arthritis may be the source of your discomfort. Although this type of…
What’s the Impact of Stress on Fibromyalgia Pain Levels?
Understanding the Powerful Connection Between Stress and Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and a variety of other symptoms that…
The basics of osteoporosis prevention you should know
Bones are living tissue and, because of this, the body is constantly absorbing and replacing minerals from bones. When the body begins to absorb minerals faster than it can replace them, bone density decreases. This…
When to take supplements for depression, fatigue, and more
Supplements should be used in addition to, rather than instead of, a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Often, we can avoid taking supplements by making some lifestyle modifications. For some people, though, with their doctor’s approval,…
What is gua sha and could it help me manage my pain?
The surface of the body, usually on the back and neck. Here’s what you should know about this technique and what others have said about its use in pain management. What is gua sha? Gua…