A Nation in Pain
Are we a nation in pain? Some 45 million Americans are plagued by headaches. Up to 80 percent of us will have back pain during our lifetimes. Over $4 billion is spent each year on ... Read more... »
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Chronic Pain Articles
How to Help Someone Suffering from a Chronic Illness
If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening disease, you may feel desperate and completely helpless. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Research has shown us that family and friends can ... Read more... »
Coping with Chronic Illness
There are many types of chronic illness, from diabetes and AIDS to arthritis and persistent fatigue. While medical science has made great strides in developing effective treatments for the physical effects of these diseases, many ... Read more... »
The Physical Effects of Long-Term Stress
Chronic stress can have a serious impact on our physical as well as psychological health due to sustained high levels of the chemicals released in the 'fight or flight' response. Let's take a closer look ... Read more... »
Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease
If you have poor circulation in your legs, it could be Peripheral Artery Disease, or P.A.D., and it's important to talk to your doctor about getting tested for P.A.D. as early as possible.
Since many people ... Read more... »
What is Peripheral Artery Disease?
Often described as poor circulation in the legs, Peripheral Artery Disease, or P.A.D., is a serious condition that more than doubles your risk of heart attack or stroke. 8 million people have P.A.D. People with ... Read more... »
Getting Help for Low Back Pain
Mrs. Smith has suffered from low back pain for the past five years. Her pain intensifies when bending backwards. She had many tests, including an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), x-rays and nerve studies, all of ... Read more... »
Treating Pain Associated with Terminal Illness
Ms. Collins was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago. She immediately underwent surgical removal of her tumor and took anti-cancer medications to ensure the destruction of any remaining cancer cells.
Three months ago, however, Ms. ... Read more... »
What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
Three years ago, Mr. Gordon stepped "the wrong way" when getting out of bed one morning; the resulting foot pain was excruciating. Since that day, even lightly touching the skin of his foot causes Mr. ... Read more... »
Taking Charge of Your Own Healthcare
It's a common complaint. A new client comes to my office for help with pain management for recurrent and severe headaches. Although she has been diagnosed and treated for migraine, she hasn't responded to treatment. ... Read more... »
Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy: A New Treatment for Low Back Pain
Mr. Swanson has been suffering from low back pain for many years. When his pain began, his doctor gave him medications and ordered physical therapy. When there was no improvement after several months, he was ... Read more... »
Brain Imaging: A Technological Breakthough in the Assessment of Pain
In the early nineteenth century, physicians treating pneumonia did not recognize its cause (germs) and so did not know how to provide appropriate treatment. Two hundred years later, physicians treating chronic pain are in pretty ... Read more... »
Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.
-- Helen Keller
-- Helen Keller
