The pain of arthritis affects more than 50 million adults in the United States and 350 million worldwide and is the leading cause of disability. While there is no cure for arthritis, treatments and lifestyle changes can help ease symptoms and improve quality of life. According to the Mayo Clinic, arthritis is a term often…
Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, but it can be difficult to understand and talk about. It’s often said that pain is different for men and women, but what does that mean? And how can we best deal with pain when it arises? Pain can be classified into several…
Fibromyalgia has long been thought of as a mysterious chronic syndrome. It is estimated there are over 4 million sufferers in the U.S., with the majority of those being women. Typically, the symptoms and discomfort are introduced between the ages of 30 to 50. For many, the debilitating pain and exhaustion may make normal…
Chronic pain is displayed in any number of ways: aching or throbbing pain, burning sensation, stinging, pins and needles, sore muscles, stiff joints, weakness, headaches, sleep deprivation, fatigue, post trauma, post-surgical, and so much more. The sensations of chronic pain can limit your daily activities and keep you from doing things you love. Like travelling.…