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PAIN CARE
Pain Between the Shoulder Blades
Poor posture usually causes pain between the shoulder blades. Massage and stretching can relieve the problem. But sometimes it’s more serious. Learn more.
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PAIN CARE
Digital Solutions Can Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects millions, interfering with daily life and increasing your risk of taking opioids. An app for chronic pain can lessen pain and opioid usage.
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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.
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PAIN CARE
Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention of Tendonitis
Inflammation of the tendons is called tendonitis, caused by repetitive motions or injuries. It may last for a short time or become chronic. Here's what you should know.
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.
How to Relieve Back Pain with Better Sleep
Do you have chronic pain and insomnia? They usually go hand in hand. How do you relieve back pain and finally get to sleep? A new mattress may be able to help.
How to Control Pain Using Your Mind
Blocking your pain can be as simple as imagining something pleasant, counting silently, or focusing on a non-painful part of your body. Learn more.
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.
Lower Back Stretches
Is your lower back pain keeping you from working, sleeping, and exercising? Lower back stretches can relieve aches as well as strengthen your back muscles.
Six Surprising Sources of Pain
Thyroid problems, insomnia, and even lack of exercise can lead to pain. Many cases have multiple causes. Here's what you should know and what you can do.
How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
Tingling, numbness, and shocks in your fingers or hand after using your hands can signal carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Here's how to prevent them.