If you’re in pain, you’re not alone. About 1 in 4 Americans suffer from pain that lasts more than 24 hours. In fact, more people suffer from pain than from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes…
chronic fatigue syndrome
A detailed guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), including its symptoms, causes, and effective treatment strategies to improve energy and well-being.
Smart Steps for Healthy Feet
Are your feet something you think about only when they hurt? Simple steps can protect them from common problems, some of which are hard to get rid of. READ: The Ways to Treat Your Feet…
The 7 Most Common Types of Neck Injury
If your car was rear-ended two days ago, and you wake up with neck pain, the cause is obvious: you’re likely suffering from whiplash. Other times the cause of your neck injury can be more…
Your Body in Extreme Heat
Everyone who has survived a summer in the United States knows that temperatures can easily exceed 100 degrees. Natives may brush it off saying “at least it’s a dry heat,” but extreme heat actually has…
What Is a Quell Device? Understanding Its Role in Fibromyalgia Pain Management
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and a variety of other symptoms that can interfere with everyday life. Because fibromyalgia does not…
9 Questions to Ask About Postsurgical Pain Management for Fibromyalgia
Introduction Preparing for surgery can be stressful for anyone, but for individuals living with fibromyalgia, the experience often comes with additional concerns. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the way the brain and…
Swimming for Degenerative Disc Disease Pain and Fibromyalgia: A Gentle Path Toward Better Mobility and Lasting Pain Relief
Introduction Living with both degenerative disc disease (DDD) and fibromyalgia can make everyday life physically demanding and emotionally exhausting. Persistent back pain, widespread muscle aches, fatigue, stiffness, and reduced mobility often combine to create a…
Don’t Wake Mom Today
This Mother’s Day, take pity on the woman who cooks, cleans, shops, fusses and worries over you. Before you overwhelm her with breakfast in bed, let her sleep in. It’s no secret that women are…
Why Do We Feel Pain?
When you drop something on your foot or slam your finger in a drawer, you know that pain will usually follow. Did you ever wonder why you feel that pain? Feeling pain in response to an injury…
Getting Older Doesn’t Have to Mean Living with Pain
There’s no question about it, as we get older, our chances of suffering a painful medical condition go up. Some studies indicate that 50 percent of older adults live with chronic pain. The rate is even higher…