What you should know about depression and back pain?
Chronic pain and mood disorders can often go hand-in-hand. In fact, as many as 50% of people with chronic pain also have depression. It seems that one particular pair of…
The power of positive thinking for pain patients
Self-affirmation is the practice of expressing positivity about yourself. It can be stated aloud, said in your head, or written down. While some may scoff or assume that it’s pointless,…
How to avoid common sleep deprivation effects with chronic pain?
How many times have you rolled around in bed wondering why you are still awake? It is never fun to go through the next day exhausted, but that could be…
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Why pain patients suffer from more anxiety (and how to treat it)?
If you suffer from anxiety, you’re not alone. If you’re a pain patient, you should know that anxiety and pain are often interrelated. Anxiety itself is the most common mental health…
How can I remember to take my medication?
If you’ve ever had any sort of health issues, you probably know what it’s like to be handed a thick stack of prescriptions with no idea what each medication does,…
The surprising impact of chronic pain, on family and money
Chronic pain is the number one cause of disability in the U.S. According to the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), one in six people are living with chronic pain. The…
Recent research that untangles pain
Pain is an unavoidable fact of life, especially for those with a chronic pain condition. There are dozens of potential treatments for pain already, but researchers are always searching for…
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How we treat head pain
Nearly everyone will experience head pain at some point during their lives, but for some people, head pain can become chronic. Chronic migraines and headaches can range in severity from…
How the brain experiences pain – brain experiences pHow the brain experiences pain
Pain’s basic purpose is as a warning message for the body: that hurts, so stop it. When pain becomes chronic, though, it can seem utterly senseless, plaguing people for extended…
My personal top 10 favorite posts on pain doctor
It’s been about a year since we became Pain Doctor and began sharing information with you about everything pain- and health-related. In that time, we’ve covered a lot of information,…