Navigating Life with Fibromyalgia
One of the most common complaints Chronicillness.co Site of United States sees amongst dancers knee pain following an injury. Dancers are hyper-mobile, meaning the joints move in a larger range of motion than normal....
The development of the MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine greatly revolutionized the treatment of chronic pain—specifically low back pain. Usually, an MRI scan is administered to confirm what physicians believe to be the reason...
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...
Work-related injuries are unfortunate yet expected for some people. Using poor lifting techniques, constantly bending over, and even sitting at a desk all day can contribute to a work-related injury. For many of us,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
There’s a new spinal cord stimulation “sheriff” in town, and its name is Senza HF10. According to the Academy of Pain Management, this new spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy uses a higher frequency (10...
