Category,
PAIN CARE
Pain Between the Shoulder Blades
Pain between the shoulder blades probably is caused by poor posture and can be relieved with massage or stretching. But sometimes it’s more serious.
Category,
PAIN CARE
Digital Solutions Can Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects millions, interfering with daily life and increasing the risk of taking opioids. Digital help with an app for chronic pain can lessen pain and opioid usage.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a distinct pain — it radiates from your lower back down your leg along the sciatic nerve. Most cases resolve within weeks without surgery.
Fibromyalgia Trigger Points
When you have fibromyalgia, you have chronic pain in your muscles, tendons, and connective tissues. Doctors call fibromyalgia trigger points tender points.
Understanding Chronic Pain
Chronic pain lasts for months or even years. Understanding chronic pain can help you find ways to cope and hopefully improve your condition and quality of life.
Why Does My Knee Hurt?
There are many situations when you’ll find yourself scratching your head, wondering “Why does my knee hurt?” But, often pain is not a sign of a serious problem.
How to Have Good Posture
These days of hunching over smartphones and laptops, you’re likely to often be slouched or jutting your head forward. Here are some exercises for good posture.
Stop Exercising for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
For years, doctors told patients with chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms to increase exercise gradually. But that advice may have been wrong. Learn more here.
How to Cope with Arthritis
Learning about the disease, exercise, and a healthy diet all help.
Do-It Yourself Acupressure for Low Back Pain
Just about everybody gets low back pain at some point. Do-it-yourself acupressure may relieve both pain and fatigue. Here's what you should know.
How to Explain Your Pain to Your Doctor
A scale of one to 10 isn’t ideal.
5 Surprising Sources of Pain
Your thyroid or insomnia could be culprits.
How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
Tingling, numbness, and shocks in your fingers or hand after using your hands for a long time can be carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Here's how to prevent carpal tunnel symptoms and carpel tunnel surgery.