People that are more active tend to have lesser rates of chronic pain than those that are more sedentary, according to a group of researchers. A team from the Arctic University of Norway looked at people who were physically … [Read more...]
Alternatives to Medication Management for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a serious concern for millions of Americans. In the past, treating ongoing pain symptoms with medication was one of the most common approaches. However, time and experience has shown us that certain medications can be even … [Read more...]
Pain, MS, and Staying Active
Chronic pain is difficult to treat, but when the pain is linked to an illness such as multiple sclerosis (MS), pain can become even more difficult to manage. Chronic illnesses like MS don’t have a cure, which means that the root cause of … [Read more...]
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Seniors
A new study sheds more light on just how childhood trauma impacts seniors years after it occurs. The study found that seniors who have experienced childhood trauma are more likely to grapple with chronic pain as they age. The … [Read more...]
Preventing Dependence on Pain Medications
According to some research, the use of opioid and other painkillers is on the rise among older Americans. This comes with a large number of challenges, including substance use disorder, addiction, and the health issues that accompany these … [Read more...]
Treating Chronic Back Pain in the Brain
A new study looks at the relationship between chronic back pain and the brain. The researchers believe that this information can help reduce the amount of pain that those struggling with pain experience, effectively helping them to live a … [Read more...]
How “Scrambler” Therapy Might Help Seniors
Chronic pain is one of the most frustrating issues that someone can deal with. Although there are things that can be done to help alleviate symptoms, a lot of people deal with chronic pain throughout their entire lives. There have been some … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s and Fighting Chronic Pain
A new research project indicates that people with Alzheimer’s disease experience chronic pain in a different way than people without dementia do. Unfortunately, it is already hard to get an accurate idea of what pain looks like when someone … [Read more...]
Looking to the Immune System for Treating Pain
A team of researchers believes that using cells that are already present within the human body to help fight chronic pain can be a safe and effective alternative for many people. The team from Oxford University recently … [Read more...]
Brain Signatures Related to Chronic Pain
Researchers believe that they have identified the part of the brain that handles chronic pain. It is the first time that research like this has been conducted, and the researchers believe that they can use this information to make the lives … [Read more...]
Fighting Back Pain in Seniors
Back pain is one of the biggest factors when it comes to chronic pain. It is estimated that the global number of people that suffer from chronic back pain is around 540 million. This is a staggeringly large number, and it’s one that points … [Read more...]
Alcohol Use and Chronic Pain
A new study looked at the relationship between alcohol use and chronic pain. They found that alcohol use and alcohol withdrawal both had a correlation to the amount of chronic pain that someone experienced. This is a very … [Read more...]