While many healthcare professionals are already studying the links between depression and chronic pain, there are fewer studies made into the topic of pain for people with less common mental disorders. People with conditions like addiction, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder may all suffer from additional bodily chronic pain that is related to their condition. Addiction…
We all know that the perceived experience of pain varies widely from individual to individual. Researchers are just now beginning to understand why that is by studying both genetic and environmental variables that contribute to pain sensitivity. What is pain sensitivity? Pain sensitivity, the point at which stimulus is regarded as painful or not, was…
In a poll conducted by Harris Interactive a massive 83% of U.S. workers indicated that they experienced work stress. Eight out of ten adults is far too big of a number for us to accept this as simply normal. Workplace stressors include low pay, increased workload, and issues with other people in the office. Many of…
There are so many potential causes of back pain including natural degeneration, injury, and illness. But what happens when a deformity in the spine impacts comfort or daily tasks? While many of these conditions are seen early in life, as adults they can cause suffering and inability to function without pain. Three of the most common…
Without any wildly dramatic cause, an astounding one-third of adults over the age of 20 experience the signs of herniated discs. However, symptoms are only seen in 3% of these cases. Why is this such a common occurrence and how does a herniated disc occur? How does a herniated disc occur? The body’s natural aging…
Anyone dealing with back pain, whether acute or chronic, has experienced difficulty falling or staying asleep. How are back pain and sleep issues related, how do they influence and exacerbate each other, and how can you overcome them to have a restful night’s sleep in spite of back pain? Facts about back pain and sleep issues…
With many people in the U.S. filling at least 12 prescriptions a year and the annual averages for those over the age of 65 surpassing 40 a year in some states, there is an increased need for thoughtful and organized management of these prescription pills. Research on how to manage your pills In one study,…
The medical community’s understanding of fibromyalgia has increased greatly throughout the years. However, the true cause of fibromyalgia is still unknown. Unfortunately this means that the treatments for the condition are imperfect. Many are turning to opioids for fibromyalgia pain, without taking the time to understand how these medications work. Do opioids for fibromyalgia pain…
Facial pain refers to any pain felt in the eyes, nose, and mouth as well as the surrounding areas. The pain can be described as sharp, aching, throbbing, or tingling. What is facial pain? Pain in the face is one of the top reported reasons for medical visits. Facial pain can be related to a number of…
A DIFFERENT TYPE OF PAIN CALLS FOR A DIFFERENT APPROACH. Chronic pain is a common condition, affecting almost one in five adults globally. But yours is different from most. You’ve tried the methods that work for other people, but nothing seems to help. It’s well known that this kind of pain is limited to a…