Back pain can present itself in varying ways; a dull aching in the lower section of the spine, sharp pain that occurs only with certain physical activities, or other distressing symptoms. And the intensity of the pain varies from one person to the next. Understanding the causes and symptoms of back pain enables pain management […]
When you live with a chronic pain condition, you understands what it means to say that chronic pain takes over your life. Ongoing pain, day after day, can have a tremendously negative impact on the your life. Here’s what sufferers have reported about their how daily lives have been affected by their chronic pain conditions: […]
Anyone who lives with chronic pain can tell you that it’s truly life-altering. Activities that were previously taken for granted may become a challenge, and everyday routines that were once normal can ultimately become impossible to maintain. Here are just a few of the many struggles chronic pain sufferers are all too familiar with: When […]
If you live with chronic pain, traveling can be a real challenge; one you might avoid altogether if possible. But sometimes traveling is necessary, and with many modes of travel re-opening after previous pandemic lockdowns, it’s once again becoming commonplace to take a plane, train or ship to your next far-away destination. Still, millions of […]
It seems these days there’s no shortage of troubling news out there, and thanks to current events, many people are feeling more stressed out than ever before. It’s not unusual to be adversely affected on a mental and emotional level by an over-abundance of worries and disruptions in everyday life. But after a while, these […]
Pain physicians, pain specialists, or pain doctors can be doctors of osteopathy or medical doctors. They specialize in medicine related to pain. It focuses on preventing, treating, and evaluating pain. Pain physicians manage pain caused by disease and pain disorders. Pain physicians also work as consultants to other health care providers and can help them […]
Many people believe that women have a higher threshold for pain because they can endure childbirth. To some degree this may be true, because the female body is designed to release certain hormones that act as pain-blockers of sorts during the birthing process, so the mother’s perception of the pain may be diminished. But overall, […]
According to the Diabetes Research Institute, more than 30 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes. This number includes people of all age ranges, from all backgrounds. Regular check-ups with a primary care physician is an important factor in early detection and treatment, as they’re often the first to diagnose Diabetes symptoms in […]
Since development in the late 1700’s, the use of vaccines has been profoundly beneficial in reducing or eliminating the spread of viral diseases. Thanks to this ‘miracle of modern science’, infectious diseases such as smallpox and polio have been effectively halted in their tracks. Fast forward to 2020, as the world awaits a life-saving vaccine […]