If you’ve ever experienced arthritic knee pain, you know how crippling it can be. It makes even daily tasks excruciatingly painful and difficult. However, scientists are understanding more and more about osteoarthritis and what you can do to help reduce the pain experienced. Exercise continues to be one of the best ways to reduce… Continue reading Steps for Fighting Knee Pain
Over the last few years, the use of ketamine as a legitimate medication has grown in popularity. Recent research has now indicated that it might not be very helpful in the fight against chronic pain. Ketamine is used as an anaesthetic or to treat mental illnesses by medical professionals. However, this new research might… Continue reading Chronic Pain and Ketamine
New research indicates that spending time out in nature is more than relaxing. There’s a potential therapeutic benefit for those that suffer from chronic back pain, too. A recently published study indicates that being in nature has the potential to help people that are struggling with chronic back pain. The team surveyed a group… Continue reading The Therapeutic Side of Nature
For several years, it has been noted in research that psychological treatment, namely counseling, therapy sessions, and even medications targeted to treat mental health issues, such as antidepressants, have a positive impact on the treatment of chronic pain. Now, scientists are starting to understand exactly why this is. Traditionally, chronic pain was addressed with… Continue reading How Mental Health Treatment Can Help with Pain