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Neuropathy, a condition characterized by nerve damage, often brings symptoms like numbness, tingling, burning, or shooting pain, primarily in the hands and feet. For many individuals living with neuropathy, cold weather can amplify these symptoms, making winter a particularly challenging season. Let’s explore why this happens and provide practical strategies for managing neuropathy during the […]

In recent years, turmeric has gained significant attention in the health and wellness community, and with good reason. Known for its vibrant golden color and distinctive flavor, turmeric has long been used in traditional medicine, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, where it’s a staple in Ayurvedic practices. More recently, scientific research has been exploring

Physical therapy (PT) is often associated with rehabilitation following injury or surgery, but its scope goes far beyond that. When viewed through the lens of pain management, physical therapy can be a powerful, non-invasive tool to alleviate and prevent chronic pain. If you’re living with discomfort, whether due to an acute injury, a chronic condition,

Chronic pain sufferers may not realize that the food they eat has a direct effect on their condition. In fact, maintaining a healthy diet directly correlates to spinal health in both preventing and promoting the healing of back complications. Specifically for patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD), maintaining a healthy diet can help reduce inflammation

Over 20% of U.S. adults age 40 and older take five or more prescription drugs daily. Collectively, physicians prescribed 1 billion prescriptions in 2019 and that number continues to rise annually. The complexity of managing all of these prescriptions is elevated in the elderly and those with chronic conditions as medications are prescribed from different

Living with chronic pain can be a daunting challenge, impacting every aspect of daily life. Whether you’re dealing with back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any other chronic condition, finding effective strategies for pain management is essential. While medication and therapy are commonly used approaches, one often overlooked yet powerful tool against pain is stretching. In

Back pain has an impact on daily life and drives individuals to seek effective treatments, leading many healthcare providers to turn to gabapentin. Originally designed as an anti-seizure medication, gabapentin has found application beyond its initial purpose, addressing not only back pain but also nerve pain, postsurgical discomfort, and occasional anxiety. Specifically beneficial for those

As the new year begins, it’s time to look forward and set goals for ourselves. For those living with chronic pain, setting New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to take control of their pain and improve their overall health and well-being. Why Should I Set New Year’s Resolutions for Pain Management? There are

Chronic pain can make it hard for one to move around and perform daily tasks. Surgery and physical therapy are some treatments you can choose. One non-pharmacological method of managing pain that has become popular is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). What is a TENS Unit? When using the TENS for pain management, a battery-operated device