Pain Management Issues
Discomfort and pain are not the only serious issues that chronic pain sufferers have to deal with. There are a host of challenges people may face that can make day-to-day life difficult. In addition to the pain, many people develop psychological issues such as anxiety, stress, fear, depression and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. In […]
Nutrition and Pain: How Diet Shapes Your Experience of Chronic Pain
Opioids are among the most powerful pain-relieving medications available, prescribed for everything from post-surgical pain to chronic conditions. Yet, while their effects on the brain are well-known, fewer people understand the profound impact opioids have on the gastrointestinal (GI) system. For many, the digestive side effects of opioids can be as debilitating as the pain […]
Stress and Pain
Chronic pain is bad enough on it’s own. There are certain triggers – stress, diet and inactivity – that can exacerbate the problem. It can turn into a vicious cycle of pain and distress, and this can eventually lead to depression or worse. People who suffer from persistent, long-term pain certainly face challenges in their […]
Pain Management: Finding the Right Doctor
Patients who suffer from chronic pain conditions often experience the most treatment success by adopting a multidisciplinary approach. Chronic pain does not just affect one area of the body. It has wide-reaching effects that can change a person’s life dramatically if effective treatment is not found. Chronic pain is often miserable and can rob people […]
Chronic Pain Depression
Suffering from chronic pain can take its toll on a person’s mood and psychological state. No one wants to be in constant misery, yet this state of discomfort can impose huge changes in a person’s life that can lead to lost work, lowered productivity and a diminished interest in hobbies and activities a person once […]
Chronic Pain Help
The right time to seek help for chronic pain is different for each person. Pain from an injury or illness can linger and this is a good time to start asking questions. Then again, the pain can develop out of nowhere and you may not know the cause. Chronic pain lasts more than six months […]
Chronic Pain Signs and Symptoms
Chronic pain signs and symptoms can include moderate to severe discomfort that does not go away after an injury or illness; pain that you would describe as shooting, aching, burning or electrical; or general soreness, discomfort, stiffness or tightness in one or more parts of the body. The difficult part of treating chronic pain conditions […]
Compressed Nerve Pain
Pain caused by a compressed or “pinched” nerve can be managed but may have long-term implications. An injury of this nature can be minor and short lived, or it can develop into a more permanent situation. A nerve or set of nerves can be damaged by compression, constriction or by being stretched. One of the […]
Burns and Pain
Burns are a common type of injury that most often results in pain. This can be brought on by contact with flames, scalding liquids, hot grease, hot metals or steam in various situations including house fires, kitchen accidents, electrical malfunctions, and vehicle crashes that cause fires or explosions. Burns are often difficult to treat because […]
Nerve Pain
Damaged nerve fibers can lead to chronic pain. There are many different causes of nerve damage, and they involve different symptoms and require different types of treatment. Peripheral nerve damage is very common, affecting millions of Americans. In fact, the risk of this increases with age and is often caused by conditions including diabetes. For […]