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…
CBD Is Touted for Pain Management But Does It Work?
Dear Chronicillness.co Fellows, As my mother always warned me that to get older is to feel some aches and pains. And I'm feeling them! My knees, my back, my.… And…
Expert Urges Women to Be Self-Advocates in Managing Pain
Pain in your neck. Pain in your back. Pain during that time of the month. We've all had pain, some of us more than others. But how much do you…
How Communities Are Helping Women and Families Fight the Opioid Crisis?
Whether you live in a bustling metropolis or a quiet rural area, chances are you've been touched by the opioid epidemic in some way—or you will be. While many people…
Questions to Ask Before and After Surgery
Why Does Communication Matter to Doctors and Patients Before and After Surgery? Hospitalization and surgery are demanding life events that lead to considerable stress and anxiety in patients. The fear…
CBD Here, There, Everywhere! CBD and Women’s Health
As you may have noticed, products with CBD are now touted for all sorts of conditions, including pain relief (for fibromyalgia, for example), anxiety, depression, insomnia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and cancer.…