Your Family History & Chronic Pain You may have heard the saying that “pain runs in families.” And while this may sound like an old wives’ tale, there is some truth to it. Studies show that certain chronic pain conditions can be hereditary. So if you have a family history of chronic pain, you may […]

What is a low-impact exercise? It is one that slowly increases your heart rate while placing little pressure or impact on the joints. There are a variety of low-impact exercise styles today, including Pilates, yoga, swimming, treadmill walking and more. Some require exercise equipment, but some of the best low impact exercise options do not. The

Millions of people look forward to the summer months as a time for outdoor activities and travel. For people experiencing chronic pain, the hotter months may also make it more challenging to enjoy these activities. Weather sensitivity can make people with painful conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia and migraine headaches experience more severe symptoms. How does

  Medical researchers are rapidly learning more about the relationship between gut health and chronic pain, and the findings are surprising and exciting at the same time. There is a gut-brain axis in which communication flows two ways between the gut and brain. Researchers are learning that gut health is a major factor influencing the communication

Psychogenic pain is a pain disorder in which psychological factors can cause pain, lead to an increase in pain or prolong the pain. Chronic pain is linked to factors like difficulty controlling anger, experiencing intense emotions and having deep fears. Emotions can worsen or lessen physical pain caused by a diagnosed condition, like disease or injury. In

The Negative Impact Of Opioid Overdose News reports today frequently mention the increasing rate of opioid overdose cases, and medical professionals are calling it a national crisis. Opioids are pain-relieving compounds that bind to opioid receptors contained in brain cells. Originally, the drugs were made from the poppy plant, but opioids are now manufactured as

Pain is the body’s way of saying something is wrong. It could be short-term or long-term pain. It could be pain that is due to a sudden or specific event or pain that slowly develops over a period of time due to a medical condition. There are many risk factors for pain, but only two

Exercise and sports-related injuries can occur, no matter how hard a person tries to avoid them. Once a person experiences such an injury, they become anxious to start moving again as soon as possible. It takes time to heal from any exercise injury. But you can recover more quickly and get back to playing or

The spine is made up of a series of vertebrae (bones) cushioned by discs. When a disc is injured or deteriorating due to disease or aging, it can lead to a herniated disc. There are ways to avoid developing this condition with exercise, taking precautions and making lifestyle changes. What is a Herniated Disc? Briefly,

The health benefits of antioxidants are often highlighted by food and vitamin companies that claim their products fight the formation of “free radicals.” What you may not realize is that free radicals are actually associated with diseases like cancer and heart disease. Antioxidants are also important in addressing chronic pain because they can reduce oxidative