Positive people are good news! We all have had a friend or two that are draining. People in our lives who leave us upset or confused every time we see them. When you have enough to go through you do not have to hang out with these naysayers. Pain patients have to be the best advocate for ... Views: 1307
A child’s life is full of stressful situations that they have to learn to overcome. Maybe children that take naps have it right. Children get snappy and distressed when they need a break and need to zone out form the stress of life. As chronic pain patients, we could follow their example and ... Views: 1331
When you are in chronic pain or chronically ill, you can manage better if you are organized and goal oriented. I like to practice something I learned called Time Blocking. We typically practice this in project management without knowing that there is a name for it. We have to get things done ... Views: 1507
Every time you see a medical provider and charges are run through your insurance or Medicare, you will receive a statement from the insurance company as well as the doctor’s office. The statement from your insurance company is known as an insurance log or an Explanation of Benefits ... Views: 1582
February is the month of Love but for a pain patient and their significant other intimacy may suffer on a regular basis. We know intimacy is an important aspect in keeping a healthy lifestyle. Often times, chronic pain patients forget that sexuality is an important part in a partnered ... Views: 1424
In order to remain as independent as possible and to minimize the disruption of daily life, consider changes to your daily routine and surroundings. For example, doing normal activities can be quite painful. Activities such as walking, taking the stairs, squatting, sitting for long periods, and ... Views: 1592
Sports injuries are injuries that occur to athletes in major or non major sporting events. They can happen to professionals and amateurs alike in many cases, these types of injuries are due to overuse of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity.
For example, runner's knee ... Views: 4006