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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.
Category,
PAIN CARE
What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis in the spine that causes a hunchback posture, often striking young people. Here’s what you should know.
Your Diet Affects Your Pain
You can eat fewer meats, which contain omega-6 fatty acids, and more fish, which have omega-3s, to help avoid pain or reduce pain you’re already feeling.
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.
Exercise Could Make You More Tolerant of Pain
Regular exercise could make you more tolerant of pain; it might also make you “tougher.” If you have chronic pain, take it slow but don’t stop moving.
Can Virtual Reality Help Manage Chronic Pain?
A virtual reality device may help train you to change your emotions and thoughts about pain to reduce your pain and keep you moving. Here's what you can do.
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.
What Is Mixed Connective Tissue Disease?
Mixed connective tissue is a rare autoimmune disease, in which a person’s immune system attacks parts of their body. Learn the symptoms and how medication can help.
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.