By Elisha McFarland Few people are familiar with the term nightshades, and many will be surprised to learn that consuming foods from this plant group may be contributing to their pain and inflammation. Nightshades belong to the Solanaceae family which includes over 2,000 species. They…
Participants in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course reported significant improvement in levels of pain, depression and disability A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in participant perceptions of pain, mood and…
By Valeria Arroyo-Agüero It seems like the entire world has stopped in the post-COVID era, and some people might even be happy about the reduced pace. However, one thing that hasn’t stopped for many people is the suffering they must endure from chronic pain. Under…
According to one survey, 64% of Americans are choosing to avoid or delay medical care treatment. The biggest reason why so many people are postponing medical attention is because they cannot afford it. Healthcare costs have been steadily rising over the past several years and…
By Amanda Froelich Did you know? Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions in the world. According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, the disorder affects approximately 10 million people in the United States and an estimated 3-6% of the world population. Most…
By Christian Worsfold, University of Hertfordshire If you suffer from neck pain, you’re not alone. Spinal pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and its occurrence has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. While most episodes of neck pain are likely…
By Patricia Burke Many groups are promoting the use of Virtual Reality as a treatment strategy for pain patients. For example, VR is promoted as an alternative to opiates, “because it’s very powerful with no side effects.” According to Uploadvr.com, More than 11 percent of…
Scientists have found a correlation between a disease involving chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome. Fibromyalgia affects 2-4 percent of the population and has no known cure. Symptoms include fatigue, impaired sleep and cognitive difficulties, but the disease is most clearly characterized by…
