Chronic Pain
What Causes Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)?
Have you ever felt inexplicable nagging or lasting muscle pain in a specific body part, potentially accompanied by a small bump or knot under your skin, continued tenderness, and sleep deprivation? If so, you may be experiencing myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain plays a vital role in avoiding injuries by alerting us to minor tissue…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia pain can cause you to ache all over, affecting your muscles, skin, and joints. It can make it difficult to move or to rest. Certain medications do not affect it, and some days it seems like the pain will not ever go away. Fibromyalgia used to be understood as a systemic inflammatory disease, chiefly…
Read MoreCancer Pain: What Helps?
Cancer is a terrifying illness, regardless of its type or severity. One of the most feared aspects of a cancer diagnosis is the spread of pain as the disease progresses through the body – and cancer treatment also involves managing, diminishing, and hopefully eliminating that pain through various therapies and pharmacology. As a patient’s condition…
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