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…
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.
What Are the Risks of Pain Relief Alternatives to Opioids?
With so much attention focused on the dangers of opioid painkillers, it’s easy to forget that even “safe” over-the-counter products carry some dangers. If you don’t think twice about reaching for a pill to relieve…
Fibromyalgia and Reactive Arthritis
Understanding Two Distinct Conditions That Can Share Similar Symptoms Fibromyalgia and reactive arthritis are two medical conditions that can cause pain, fatigue, and reduced quality of life, but they differ significantly in their underlying causes,…
For Rural Patients, Fibromyalgia Opioid Treatment Centers Often Too Far Away
The Hidden Geography of Chronic Pain Care Living with fibromyalgia is challenging in any setting, but for people in rural communities, the struggle often extends far beyond the symptoms themselves. Accessing appropriate medical care can…
Signs Your Back Pain Is Serious
We’ve all had back pain from time to time. Maybe we lifted luggage that was too heavy, held a baby for too long or carried a backpack overloaded with books. Some aches and pain here…
A Numb Arm Led to My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Have you ever slept in an odd position and when you woke up, your arm felt numb and you couldn’t lift it? Well that’s what happened to me a little more than five years ago.…
4 Tips for Pain Relief Quick
When you’re in pain, you have one thing on your mind – please make it stop. Luckily there are many pain management options out there, some work faster than others, and some even have an…
Suffering From Chronic Pain as a Black Woman
Understanding a Pain Experience That Is Often Overlooked Chronic pain is difficult for anyone, but for Black women, the experience is often shaped by additional layers of complexity that go beyond the medical condition itself.…
In a World of Fibromyalgia Pain
Living With a Condition That Changes the Way the Body Experiences Everyday Life Fibromyalgia is more than just chronic pain. It is a condition that reshapes how the body feels, how the brain interprets sensations,…
Resilience and Other Tools for Overcoming Barriers to Care for Women with Chronic Pain
We can all build resilience, but our circumstances are not all the same. Some women face more barriers than others. The common barriers we all face include: Click Here to Visit the Store and find…