If you’re still traveling from doctor to doctor, hoping for a diagnosis, take heart: you’re not alone. Unfortunately, too many undiagnosed pain patients go years without figuring out what’s causing their condition or symptoms. If…
How to avoid injuries while exercising with chronic pain?
Exercise is an effective way for pain patients to manage the symptoms of many conditions, including fibromyalgia, back pain, and arthritis. Depending on the condition you have, though, exercise will affect you differently, and you…
The most common shoulder pain causes, and their treatments
Do you suffer from pain in your shoulders? Finding out the shoulder pain causes that are affecting you can be the first step towards treatment. Here are the What causes shoulder pain? Shoulder pain originates…
Does Pilates for sciatica actually help relieve pain?
The sciatic nerve is the longest single nerve in the body. It runs from the spinal cord through the buttocks where it branches off to both legs and ends below each knee. When inflammation or…
Can weight loss cure arthritis
Can weight loss cure arthritis? Not exactly. There are over 100 forms of arthritis, each with different causes, affecting over 50 million people in the U.S. annually. But, while all of these different types of…
Why fibromyalgia tender points are important for diagnosis
Fibromyalgia is a neurological disorder that affects approximately 12 million people in the U.S. This chronic disorder causes aches and pains in the body that are severe enough to impact normal activity and disrupt sleep.…
Fibromyalgia Research Looks Ahead to 3 Emerging Treatments
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a complex, chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties often referred to as “fibro fog,” and a range…
How to relieve shoulder pain at night
Shoulder pain at night is a very common issue among chronic pain sufferers. The shoulder is one of the most vulnerable joints as it has such a wide range of motion, which opens it up…
The Surprising Impact of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain on Family and Money
Fibromyalgia is often recognized for its physical symptoms—widespread pain, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive challenges commonly known as “fibro fog.” However, the effects of fibromyalgia reach far beyond physical discomfort. Living with chronic pain…
Can Endorphins Ease Chronic Pain?
Understanding the Body’s Natural Pain Relievers Living with chronic pain can be physically exhausting and emotionally overwhelming. Whether the pain is caused by fibromyalgia, arthritis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), neuropathy, or another long-term condition,…