Image Source "It could all be in your mind" - this is a phrase connected with chronic pain, which could be frustrating to a person experiencing one. With this, chronic pain has been well-researched for decades - with scientists and researchers looking for pain sources within muscle injuries, infections, and spinal discs. Not only this, but recent research explores the … [Read more...]
Exercise Therapy for OA Pain Management
Exercise therapy is widely recommended for managing knee, hip and hand OA. It is considered the most effective non-drug treatment for reducing pain and improving movement in osteoarthritis. Muscle weakness, particularly in the quadriceps femoris, is associated with increased pain levels and poorer physical function. Strong muscles are stress resilient and exhibit greater … [Read more...]
5 Celebrities Word on Coping with Endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that makes up the uterine lining is present on other organs inside your body. It is a complex, painful and difficult to treat condition, which affects the lives of millions of women, sometimes to a crippling extent. Celebrities Open Up BBC journalist Ciru Muriuki opens to say “It sometimes takes years for endometriosis to be … [Read more...]
Tips for Women Flying with Osteoarthritis
Women suffering with joint pain need to take extra care & precautions while travelling. The question that frequently arises is, what can I do both before the flight and during it to make travelling more comfortable? Things to do Before you Fly… Talk with your doctor to make sure you have enough medication for the full length of your trip, and maybe even a little … [Read more...]
Meditation For Pain Management
In over 1,000 published research studies, various methods of meditation have been linked to changes in metabolism, blood pressure, brain activation, and other bodily processes. Now, meditation has been used in clinical settings as a method of stress and pain reduction. A recent study shows that only a little over an hour of meditation training can dramatically reduce both … [Read more...]
