“Pain is pain” some might say, but of course we know that there are varying degrees of pain, as well as different types and durations which all affect our perceptions of pain. What we never expected was to find out that not only does pain vary based on the above reasons but also based on one’s […]
Mindfulness has become a very popular term, everyone is trying to practice it in their daily life.Mindfulness is the process of being in the moment, paying attention to the here-and-now instead of letting your mind drift to other concerns. This is something that has been taught in the Buddhist tradition for millennia and is called […]
Emagine a regular day, you are going about your business, everything is going according to plan and then you take a wrong step and feel your ankle and leg turn in a way that doesn’t feel natural or comfortable, in fact quite the opposite, it’s awkward and painful. Then you are forced to stop in […]
Physical Injury can happen anytime and any place; slipping and falling, getting hurt in a car accident, or getting injured while playing sports are just some examples of how common physical injury is, and the subsequent pain that develops as a result of it. While injuries are easy to get, they might not be as easy […]
Anyone who has experienced chronic pain knows that it’s a real drain on the body and mind. It has the power to affect every aspect of one’s life and makes it impossible to continue as normal. From the inability to do everyday tasks, to the many hours of lost sleep, to feelings of helplessness and depression, it can […]
Anyone who has had joint pain, knows all too well, the kinds of challenges, discomfort, and strain that it causes. Not to mention the toll that it takes on the body and mind. The pain itself could be a result of any number of causes such as injury, trauma, infection, or disease, arthritis being a leading […]
Have you been feeling tired, forgetful, and unable to sleep? You might have Fibromyalgia, a chronic and widespread, muscle and soft tissue pain syndrome. Now, you may ask – how in the world is being tired, or forgetful, or not sleeping well, a sign of a chronic pain condition? While it may seem quite strange, […]
Whether it is lower back pain, or neck pain, joint pain, fibromyalgia, or muscle pain, chronic pain in any form just goes on and on with no end in sight, making the sufferer feel not only exhausted from the constant aching but also hopeless for relief. Any pain that continues for at least 3 months after treatment is […]
Arthritis, a joint disease, is at the top of the list of the most common chronic illness in the world. It does not discriminate based on race, sex, or age although it is more common among the older demographic. Over 50 million adults and 300 thousand children suffer from some form of arthritis, and it […]
Despite the name, tennis elbow injury has very little to do with tennis, one doesn’t even need to be an athlete to get tennis elbow. It happens as a result of repetitive strenuous motions of the arm and wrist, for example, butchers, painters, carpenters and yes, tennis players have a high instance of tennis elbow. […]
