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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…

chronicillness 03/11/2023

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Chiropractic care during pregnancy

The miracle of life, the anticipation of a beautiful baby, and that expectant-mother glow may make pregnancy a magical time of life, but it’s not all a bed of roses.…

chronicillness 03/10/2023

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Does a pain diary work

It has long been a common recommendation that chronic patients maintain a pain diary. The idea behind a pain diary is simple. Using either an electronic device or a paper…

chronicillness 03/09/2023

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain

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…

chronicillness 03/08/2023

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Diagnosing Fibromyalgia: Past to Present

The term “fibromyalgia” may be relatively new, but the condition itself has been around for quite a while. After several name changes, a definite set of diagnostic parameters are finally…

chronicillness 03/04/2023

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Finding round-the-clock pain relief at pain doctor

Pain management is difficult, and if you’ve got a chronic pain condition, it can sometimes feel impossible to find just the right balance of medications to control your pain. Sometimes,…

chronicillness 03/03/2023

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Does medication for lower back pain actually work?

In the fight against lower back pain, many people and their doctors reach for the same weapons: common over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications. New research on commonly recommended and prescribed…

chronicillness 03/02/2023

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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,…

chronicillness 03/01/2023

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How to prevent knee pain in old age?

If you’re wondering how to prevent knee pain in old age, the answer often comes down to taking steps today to reduce your risk. By reducing your risk for the…

chronicillness 02/28/2023

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Breaking out of pain-induced isolation: faces of pain

Chronic pain is usually defined as pain that’s lasted for more than three months. This may not seem like a terribly long time–unless you’re the one in pain. When something…

chronicillness 02/27/2023