When is it Time to See a Podiatrist? Ten Signs to Look For
As the weather begins warming up, our ankles and feet are finally coming out of hibernation. However, your feet may not exactly be ready for beach and sandal season. Many people often put off seeing a podiatrist about problems with their feet. Whether it’s because they’re unsure of where to go, don’t know their problem is fairly common, or think what they have is normal, the truth is any pain or discomfort in your feet is not normal, and can usually be treated. If you’re facing issues with your foot or feet,...
Why 4 in 5 Women Are More Likely to Experience Chronic Pain Than Men: Exploring the Gender Disparity
Women, in their remarkable journey through life, often face unique health challenges. One significant area where this distinction is particularly pronounced is in the realm of chronic pain. Chronic pain is a complex and pervasive issue that affects millions of people worldwide, but women are disproportionately impacted. In this blog post, we delve into the reasons why women are more likely to experience chronic pain than men and explore the various factors contributing to this gender-based disparity. The...
Sleeping with Chronic Pain: 5 Little Known Tips to Help You Get Better Rest
Sleeping disturbances, and its chronic condition, insomnia, often go hand-in-hand with chronic pain. It’s a catch 22; pain can disrupt a good night’s rest, but lack of sleep can worsen your pain. If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep all night, waking early in the morning or feeling exhausted after getting a full night’s sleep, check out these tips that may help you regulate your sleep schedule. Of course, if your symptoms are severe, it’s best to consult your physician for a treatment plan that...
4 Common Causes of Chronic Back Pain
If you suffer from back pain that recurs for more than three months, what you’re experiencing is chronic back pain. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. It is estimated that more than 65 million adults report experiencing back pain at some point, while over 16 million experience the chronic condition. When your back hurts, the last thing you want to do is get up and move around. Unfortunately, chronic pain can limit your ability to do everyday tasks or take part in the activities that you love. While people...
Pain After Exercise: Is It Serious?
With the new year right around the corner, many of us are setting our goals and resolutions for the fresh start to come. These resolutions often include new exercise plans and fitness goals. While exercise is an incredibly important component to a healthy lifestyle, what happens if you’re experiencing pain during or after exercise? Below we walk through how to tell if your pain after movement is a problem or not. Pain v. Soreness: What’s the Difference and Is it from Exercise? While exercise has a number of...
Managing Your Pain During the Holidays
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is finally here, bringing joy and pain. If you’re like many, you’re looking forward to quality time spent with loved ones, and all the tidings and goodies that this time of year brings. However, if you’re dealing with pain, it can make this busy season even more daunting and tiring. Fortunately, we can help. Read below to hear our experts’ top pain management tips for the holidays. Keep It Simple This time of year is often the busiest for most people, so be sure you...
What to Look For in a Pain Management Plan
Chronic pain can be a large and uncomfortable barrier to living a happy, enjoyable life, but with effective pain management, it can be mitigated. When you can no longer get up and move, engage with the world, and enjoy yourself while doing it because pain has become too big of a barrier, it’s time to seek help from medical professionals. When it comes to your pain management plan and care team, there are a few things you should look for to ensure they’re helping you on your path to your best, most healthy, most...
Say Goodbye to Chronic Back Pain: 6 Must-Try Prevention Tips
Acute back pain is extremely common, though not that many people seek medical help to address it. The term acute back pain refers to a short-term occurrence, lasting from six to twelve weeks, that cannot be attributed to a specific cause. The most typical causes of acute back pain are spinal fractures, muscle or ligament strain, arthritis, and herniated disc(s). However, without determining the underlying causes of your acute back pain, it is easy for this short-term problem to become a chronic condition. We...