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Opioids may seem like the panacea for all pain. Take a pill and it goes away. But time and so much heartache and loss from the opiod epidemic has proven that’s far from the truth. Just like they used to think laudanum was a cure-all before the devastating effects of morphine was finally discovered, opioids… Continue reading Pain Pills Aren’t the Answer
The astounding news that chronic pain is diagnosed more often than diabetes, hypertension and depression reinforces why finding better ways to combat pain is so important. The toll it takes on not just the individual, but the country in terms of health care costs and loss of productivity in the work force is overwhelming. Early… Continue reading The Amygdala May be Where Pain Starts
Chronic pain is now being diagnosed at a higher rate than diabetes, depression or high blood pressure, according to an annual CDC survey that asks adults if they have experienced pain most or every day in the last three months. Within a one-year period the risk of developing chronic pain in previously pain free individuals… Continue reading Chronic Pain is More Common Than Diabetes, Hypertension, and Depression
Watching couples strolling the mall or sitting side-by-side holding hands is such a sweet sight. That gesture, that touch says it all- "I care". But new research shows it can go far beyond just a touch. Social behavior is a deeply ingrained, human behavior. Communal activities such as dancing and singing enhance our ability to… Continue reading Holding Hands Lessens Pain
Anything that increases inflammation can increase pain. For those of us suffering daily, eliminating those inciting factors can make the difference between having a tolerable day versus an excruciating one. One protein marker in particular, CRP, has been linked with chronic inflammation. Recent studies have shown monitoring blood levels can be an important factor in estimating… Continue reading Decrease Inflammation, Decrease Pain