The American Academy of Sleep Science reported an interesting study they conducted of adult twins regarding sleep patterns and depression. The results are important for chronic pain patients who generally suffer from sleep issues and mental health concerns. Here’s what you should know. Poor sleep and depression They studied 1,788 adult twins to determine if…
Did you know that 30 minutes of meditation and relaxation can reduce anxiety and depression? If you’re suffering from chronic pain, you have a higher likelihood of suffering from these conditions. Meditation is a drug-free alternative to managing these conditions. Here’s why you should and how to get started. Why meditation for anxiety and depression?…
Chronic back pain–that is, back pain that last six months or longer–can have negative effects on the health of our body, but also our mind. Those with chronic back pain are believed to suffer from clinical depression at rates four times higher than the general public. Likewise, 75% of people with depression also suffer from…
Does pain cause depression or does depression cause pain? Unfortunately there appears to be no clear picture on what comes first. However, pain specialists and other medical professionals are beginning to understand the correlation between the two conditions and are focusing efforts on treating patients holistically. Ignoring one condition over the other only seems to…
Depression and chronic pain often go hand in hand. Unfortunately, it can also be a chicken or egg situation. How do you know if your chronic pain has led to depression or the other way around? There have been several recent studies that try to better understand the links between this mental health condition and pain.…