Living With Chronic Pain

The Six Stages of Pain

Chronic pain is forever. Thereโ€™s no cure. Like any chronic condition itโ€™s a frightening prospect to be told itโ€™s never going away. Thatโ€™s why learning to live with it is so important. Looking for quick fixes and easy answers never pan out. As with any long-term issue, diabetes, lung, renal, gastrointestinal or cardiovascular disease; it… Continue reading The Six Stages of Pain

Living With Chronic Pain

Little Changes Can Help Chronic Pain

If you are like me, getting through the day can be difficult. If itโ€™s not my neck, then itโ€™s my lower back or arms or legs. It never stops. Sitting, standing, walking, driving, cooking, or cleaning can all hurt. Here are ways to help ease the pain before it gets too much to bear. Find… Continue reading Little Changes Can Help Chronic Pain

Living With Chronic Pain

Benefits of Infrared Light

Last week we shared what infrared light is. Now weโ€™ll review some of the benefits. Detoxification. It can strengthen the immune system by increasing blood flow, decreasing oxidative stress and encourages biochemical processes to function properly, even improving digestion.  Pain relief. Because it can penetrate so deep, infrared can reach painful, achey muscles, tendons and ligaments.… Continue reading Benefits of Infrared Light

Living With Chronic Pain

Infrared Therapy

Infrared therapy is a light-based treatment for decreasing inflammation and pain in any body part. Unlike ultraviolet light which can damage the skin, infrared light actually increases cell regeneration and can be delivered to specific areas along a spectrum of wavelengths that promote cell repair. Itโ€™s the heat we feel when in sunlight. The skin… Continue reading Infrared Therapy

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Living With Chronic Pain

How Does Sleepwear Impact Pain Levels?

Getting a good night's sleep is key to good health. Without it all bodily functions suffer. Chronic pain often prevents us from achieving that goal. From falling asleep, to staying asleep, to its quality. Thatโ€™s why itโ€™s so important to understand how investing in- mattresses, linens, sound machines, eye masks, ear buds, blankets, pillows, and… Continue reading How Does Sleepwear Impact Pain Levels?