Chronic illness such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and others can cause stress and strain on any relationship. The truth is that the partner who is suffering from the condition doesn’t feel like the person they were before they developed the condition. On the other hand, the other partner may not feel like they are … Read more
Pain affects everyone differently. What causes pain for one person may not cause pain for another person. What works on pain for one person may not work on pain for another person. While many people may suffer from a painful condition such as arthritis, there are varying degrees of said conditions. Today, more than ever … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome- which is a collection of symptoms- and is a very common, chronic disorder. Individuals with fibromyalgia experience tenderness, widespread pain, and a host of other signs and symptoms. The term “fibromyalgia” comes from “fibro” which is a Latin term for fibrous tissue, “myo” which is a Greek term meaning muscle, and … Read more
While mental illness becomes more apparent and commonplace in a distorted and increasingly stressful society, celebrities with mental illness in the spotlight gain increasing attention at the behest of the presses over this serious matter. Many celebrities we know and love have battled with serious mental illness and succeeded despite the challenges which these issues … Read more
Cycling can be a low impact workout that that burns calories and tones muscles, without putting excess weight on the joints. However, it is not without its own risk of injury. A common injury includes patellar tendonitis. The patella is the tendon which connects your kneecap and shinbone. It serves to control the muscles in … Read more
Prozac as a drug and the historical use thereof is a controversy all on its own. Books have been written about it. Because of what they have to endure, even on the best of days, men and women who suffer from fibromyalgia are still using the drug. Those who have yet to do so but … Read more
Whiplash is an injury that occurs when the soft tissue in your spine is stretched and strained after your body has been thrown into a forceful and sudden jerk. This injury is the one that is most common in car crashes that involve sudden deceleration. However, this injury can also occur in other physical activities … Read more
Pinched nerves can be extremely painful, and can limit the amount of exercise you do as a result. However, doing plenty of exercise and moving around is key in keeping your body fit and healthy and has been proven to help treat the problem of pinched nerves, so you need to find exercises that you … Read more
While it is very true that anxiety is a mental health condition, it does present with several physical symptoms. Most people are aware of the muscle tension and nausea that can be caused by anxiety. However, very few know that anxiety can actually contribute to, or even cause, chronic pain. Following is a list of … Read more
Many of us are looking for more natural ways to deal with our problems with chronic pain. As a result, we may be trying some techniques that we never considered before, specifically, working with people who may be considered practitioners of alternative forms of medicine. That being said, a chiropractor is usually someone that is … Read more