A reader asks, “Should I take my pain medication when I can’t tolerate the pain or take it regularly as prescribed?”… Read More
Techniques for Improving Sleep
People with arthritis are about three times more likely to experience sleep problems. Luckily, there are several strategies you can try to sleep better.
Thumb Exercises for Arthritis
Doing these three stretching and strengthening exercises twice a day can help you maintain hand flexibility and stability of the thumb joint.
Fibro Fog
Many people with fibromyalgia report cognitive dysfunction, or “fibro fog.” Learn about symptoms of and treatments for this often frustrating condition.
Pain-Relieving Product Reviews: Free Guide
Are you looking for products that can help decrease pain from conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine and more?
Working With Pain: 10 Tips
Continuing to work can be a challenge for many people who live with pain, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a career. Check out these 10 tips for working with pain to help you find, keep, and thrive at a job.
Quiz: Low Back Pain Varies from Short-Term to Serious
Each year, 20 percent of the U.S. population has an episode of back pain. Test your knowledge of low back pain with our quiz.
Pain Questions & Answers
CBD Oil for Pain Relief
CBD is one of many compounds known as cannabinoids that are found in the cannabis plant, also known as marijuana. Researchers are looking at the potential therapeutic uses of CBD…… Read More
Neuropathy Causes
A reader writes, “I have diabetes and have taken care of myself in every way I know. My doctor says this is the underlying cause of my numb feet, but I don’t know what else I can do to help…”… Read More
Pain Tools & News
Hiking With Arthritis
If you live with arthritis, hiking can help improve your health. Learn more about the benefits of hiking with arthritis…… Read More
Applying for Social Security Disability
The definition of disability under Social Security is different from other programs. Learn about rules and resources for applying for Social Security Disability…… Read More
15 Tips to Travel With Arthritis
While it does pose challenges, traveling with the condition still offers plenty of opportunity for fun…… Read More
Eat Smart
Keto Diet Basics
The keto diet has taken the world by storm and is based on the premise that the body is designed to run more efficiently as a fat burner than a sugar burner…… Read More
The Food Pain Connection
Find out how to stop eating food that triggers pain and start eating food that heals. Learn more about the food/pain connection from nurse David Spero.… Read More
4 Recipes That Incorporate Pumpkin Seeds and Their Amazing Health Benefits
A seasonal fall food that has major health benefits is hidden inside the common gourd used for decoration: pumpkin seeds!… Read More