Delaying treatment for pain can turn a relatively minor injury into a major health problem.
Chronic Pain
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.
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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.
Home Remedies and Lifestyle Changes to Help Your Back Pain
When back pain hits, you want relief — now. Luckily, a few home remedies can help your back feel better. Try these tips the next time your back needs some TLC.
Why Don’t Steroid Injections Always Help My Back Pain?
Epidural steroid injections are one of the many tools used to treat back pain. Why do they work better for some people than for others? A pain management specialists explains why in this Short Answer.
Why and How You Should Exercise With Arthritis
If you have arthritis, the benefits of exercise are abundant. The endorphins released by a good workout can reduce your pain. The weight you lose over time can ease stress on your aching back and joints. The flexibility, mobility and stability you gain can ease all of your symptoms.
How Can I Deal With Rotator Cuff Injuries If I’m Over 45?
While many of us associate torn rotator cuffs with baseball, people older than age 45 are increasingly at risk for this injury.
