Suffering From Chronic Pain as a Black Woman
Every time Jaime Sanders visits an urgent care clinic, she makes sure she brings the three-ring binder that details her comprehensive medical care plan, including lists of medications, allergies and…
Avoiding Pain While Doing Laundry and Making the Bed
Coping with chronic pain can be difficult. You have to alter practically all facets of your life to cater to your treatment needs. The spring season is quickly approaching, pushing…
In a World of Pain
When Marin Hinkle tells you about her work, family and friends, you can hear the excitement and love in her voice. But behind that serene smile you see on television,…
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: Poor reimbursement by…
3 Easy Desk-side Stretches to Keep Muscle Pain at Bay
If you're not taking regular breaks to move around during your workday, your muscles may rebel after being scrunched in your desk chair hour after hour. The rebellion might be…
Chronic Pain Is a Disease and It Should Be Treated Like One
More than 20 years ago, a heavy filing cabinet fell on Cindy Steinberg at her office and caused nerve and ligament damage to her back. The pain never went away.…
The Pain Gap: Why Women’s Pain Is Undertreated
When Karen Finney went into the hospital for brain surgery, she was well aware of the gender pain gap: women in pain are taken and treated less seriously than men…
Should You Have Back Surgery for Your Pain?
Back pain is extremely common, with experts estimating that up to 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. If your back pain…
Back Pain Is Not a Normal Part of Aging
Spotting gray hairs on your head. Forgetting where you put the car keys. Waking up a bit earlier. These things all can be a part of life as we get…
5 Tips to Take Control of Your Pain
Taking control of painful symptoms is challenging under even the best of circumstances. Yet, taking affirmative steps in this regard can be empowering. These five tips can help you manage your…