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 a deeper understanding of pain…
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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 annoying to debilitating. Thankfully, a…
Chiropractic Care During Fibromyalgia Pregnancy: What Expecting Mothers Need to Know
Understanding Pregnancy, Fibromyalgia, and Chiropractic Care Pregnancy is an exciting and life-changing journey, but it also brings significant physical and emotional changes. For women living with fibromyalgia, pregnancy can present unique challenges. Widespread pain, chronic…
The Flu Shot in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Conditions
Introduction Every year, seasonal influenza affects millions of people worldwide, leading to countless doctor visits, hospitalizations, and serious complications. While many healthy individuals recover from the flu within a week or two, the virus can…
Does a Fibromyalgia Pain Diary Work?
Introduction Living with fibromyalgia can feel unpredictable. One day you may wake up with manageable discomfort and enough energy to complete your daily routine, while the next day even simple activities such as getting dressed,…
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 periods for no apparent reason.…
Caffeine, Energy Drinks, and Chronic Pain
Introduction Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world, found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa, and added to many soft drinks and energy products. For many people, caffeine is associated…
Why Do I Need a Referral to See a Fibromyalgia Pain Specialist?
Understanding the Pathway to Specialized Care Living with fibromyalgia can be exhausting, confusing, and often frustrating. The condition brings widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties that can interfere with nearly every part of…
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 established for fibromyalgia. History of…
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, though, pain management isn’t about…