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Chronic Pain
CBD Oil — Are the Benefits Claimed Too Good To Be True?
Hearing a lot about CBD oil for pain management or anxiety? Many CBD products might not be the cure-all they claim to be. Learn more here.
How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck
You can treat a stiff neck with stretches, over-the-counter pain relievers, and heat or ice, as well as by maintaining proper posture while on your computer or phone.
What Is the Spoon Theory Metaphor for Chronic Illness?
If you live with chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. “Spoon theory” helps you explain and quantify the way that pain impacts your ability to complete everyday tasks and activities.
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I’m In Pain: Should I Wait to Seek Treatment?
Delaying treatment for pain can turn a relatively minor injury into a major health problem.
Why Using Cannabis to Manage Pain Isn’t Yet Recommended by Pain Doctors
Despite a growing number of states legalizing cannabis, a major association of pain doctors have recommended against using the drug to manage pain.
Why Gua Sha Might Be Good For You
Wondering if gua sha is legit? Learn more about this time-honored muscular scraping method and its benefits.
Is Pain an Inevitable Part of Getting Older?
If you live with chronic pain, you may wonder if it’s just part of getting older. Untreated chronic pain can worsen over time. A Cleveland Clinic expert explains how to manage chronic pain.
Lifestyle Changes To Ease Back Pain
Do you wake with a horrific backache each morning? Or wince with pain when you stand up after a long day at the computer? Take these five steps toward wellness, and you’ll notice you’re feeling and functioning better.
Why Smoking Will Worsen Your Chronic Pain
Does smoking seem to ease the pain of a bad back? Or an aching joint? Or abdominal discomfort? Think twice before lighting up that cigarette. Any relief you feel will be short-term.
