Category Archives: Pain management

Nondrug Options For Neck Pain

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Kathy

Beteween 10 and 21 percent of people will experience neck pain in any given year, and it’s one of the most common reasons people seek care at an emergency room or from a primary-care doctor. Until recently though, research hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Relieve Your Backache

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Kathy

Recent studies show bed rest usually doesn’t relieve acute (short-term) back pain, so try to stay somewhat active. To relax muscle spasms, use heat therapy: Place a warm, moist towel on the painful area and apply a new towel when … Continue reading →

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Working Out Your Back Pain

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Kathy

Exercise is an effective-though underused-way to treat your aching back. Try these measures to ease discomfort. If you’ve just been hit by back pain, it’s good to try and be active as soon as possible. If you remain inactive, you’ll … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Chronic Pain

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Kathy

Chronic pain is a part of daily life for many individuals. In fact, it’s estimated that 56 million Americans-or 28 percent of the adult population-experience chronic pain. Fortunately, there’s much that doctors and other healthcare providers can do to reduce … Continue reading →

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Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Kathy

Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something isn’t quite right. More often than not, you have some idea of what’s behind it. But when it comes on suddenly, lingers longer than usual, or just seema different, it … Continue reading →

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Stretch Away Heel Pain

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Kathy

Achy heels? Try this easy four-step stretch from the University of California, Berkeley, Wellness Letter to help relieve pain caused by plantar fasciitis. That’s an inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick, fibrous band of tissue at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Speak up to beat RA

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Kathy

Achy joints? Tell your doctor as soon as you notice the discomfort. People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who get diagnosed early on have a much greater chance of a pain-free life. A study conducted in the Netherlands found that getting … Continue reading →

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