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…
Is Fibromyalgia A Disability, Social Security, Long-Term Disability & More?
Living with fibromyalgia can make every day a challenge. Chronic pain and severe exhaustion are the two most common symptoms. However, people who suffer from the condition often experience other…
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…
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…
What’s the impact of stress on pain levels?
Stress is a complex, natural response to a perceived dangerous threat. When we feel stress, our bodies release extra adrenaline and cortisol, giving us the temporary ability to move faster,…
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…
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,…
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.…
Here’s how sleep and pain are connected (and 10 ways to improve your sleep!) 
Sleep is as fundamental as eating. Without the right amount of sleep you can actually increase your risk of a variety of medical conditions, including increased pain. It might be…
16 stretches for lower back pain you can do at work or at home
When experiencing lower back pain, exercise is often the number one prescription for both treatment and prevention. While some lower back pain exercises focus on stretching and lengthening, others look at…