Did you know that the majority of people who have had a limb amputated still report feeling some sensation in the removed limb, such as itching or tingling? As many as 80% of amputees experience a type of this phantom limb pain. This can manifest as almost any sort of pain, such as stabbing, throbbing, or burning. Pain can last anywhere from minutes to hours to days, with some amputees in constant pain for decades.…
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A detailed guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis, exploring its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and effective treatments to manage joint inflammation and improve quality of life.
Great Exercise Tips for Those With RA
For those with a chronic pain condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the idea of exercising seems laughable. How can one possibly work up the energy to get physical when they feel so stiff, sore, and tired? The pain management specialists at Chronicillness.co Site of United States realizes how difficult this sounds, but it is vital to a patient’s health. Studies have shown that exercising, even when dealing with RA, can have a positive effect on…
The invisible pain of neuralgia
Neuralgia is sharp, and often severe, pain that runs along the path of a nerve. The basic cause of neuralgia pain is damage or irritation of a nerve. This damage or irritation can be caused by several different conditions, from disease to trauma. Causes of neuralgia To understand the cause of neuralgia, it’s first necessary to understand how nerves work. The nervous system is responsible for carrying information back and forth from the brain to…
The Paleo Diet for Arthritis Sufferers
At Chronicillness.co Site of United States, the pain specialists stay educated about all of the latest developments in healthcare, including alternative therapies and programs. It has long been known that certain ways of eating can help or hinder one’s pain level, but recently, light has been shed on the Paleo style of eating, and its possible benefits for those with chronic pain. The Paleolithic diet is also referred to as the caveman diet. It is…
Pain without a reason: complex regional pain syndrome
Imagine waking up with intense, burning pain for no reason, or undergoing surgery only to find that the accompanying pain increases and spreads until it forces the use of a wheelchair. Worse still, imagine spending months—or even years—going to physicians who are unable to diagnose the condition. This is the grim reality for people with complex regional pain syndrome. The symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome can be very different from person to person. Once…
KT Tape for Hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
It is not uncommon to see those with hypermobility and EDS covered in an abundance of brightly coloured KT tape. Kinesio tape comes highly recommended for those with hypermobility, however, just like most modalities, there are those that find it helpful and those who do not. There is an abundance of claims when it comes to using KT tape, ranging from injury prevention to increased circulation. However, what does the research say about taping joints…
Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis Based on Researches
We often get asked about Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis from our clients, because more often than not, they have been told numerous scary stories by consultants. Likewise, many of the people we speak to have read many articles online, that are laden with misinformation. Osteoarthritis as a whole, gest a bit of a bad reputation, despite being completely normal and inevitable. In fact, even the name Osteoarthritis is somewhat of a misnomer, as “Osteo” means bone,”‘Arth” means…
Hypermobility Knee Exercises Based on Researches
People generally have some issues with the specific hypermobility knee exercises that are currently out there. They either don’t work or they yield very little results. This is largely due to the simple fact that the current treatment around exercises for those with hypermobility, are built on a false premise and simply do not take into account the nuances that come with this population. The gold standard at the moment for hypermobile knee exercises, and…
Chemotherapy Drugs as an Arthritis Treatment
Believe it or not, chemotherapy drugs can actually be used to treat arthritis. Most people assume these drugs are for cancer treatments only, but that is not the case. The doses of medication used for rheumatic or autoimmune conditions are lower than the doses used for cancer treatment. While the pain management specialists at Chronicillness.co Site of United States is not able to administer this treatment at this time, we are always at the forefront…
Most Common Causes of Upper Back Pain
Lower back pain is a common problem among people suffering from chronic pain, and while upper back pain is not a very common spinal disorder, it can cause significant discomfort and pain when it does occur. The most common causes of upper back pain are muscular irritation (myofascial pain) and joint dysfunction. While there can sometimes be an injury to a disc in the upper back (such as a thoracic herniated disc or degenerated disc)…