According to a study out of Monash University, some pain medications increase the risk of hip injury in older adults. This highlights yet another risk that comes along with the use of pain medication. This study revolved around … [Read more...]
How Yoga Can Help with Back Pain
New research into back pain shows that yoga can have a big impact on reducing pain and helping those that struggle with this to live a higher quality of life as a result. And the research shows that it doesn’t have to be … [Read more...]
Cannabis and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is one of the most frustrating parts of aging. Unfortunately, it is the reality that millions of people around the United States deal with on a daily basis. Establishing helpful methods for managing chronic pain will go a long … [Read more...]
Exploring the Link Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health
There is a significant link between chronic pain and mental health issues. This is not new information, but research on this topic continues to grow. However, new research points to the fact that there is a big gap in the … [Read more...]
Methods to Reduce Opioid Prescriptions
The opioid pandemic has received a lot of attention over the last few years. Opioids were commonly prescribed to help people manage both short term and chronic pain, but the addictive and dangerous qualities of this class of medication have … [Read more...]
Exercise Now Might Help Reduce Pain Later
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...]
