Our Roundup of the Best Heating Pads
Heat is a great, if not essential tool when it comes to treating certain types of pain and physical issues. We covered that recently in our post on whether to…
Should I Use a Heating Pad or an Ice Pack?
When it comes to injuries, “common knowledge” might not line up the way that it should. Heat and ice are both ways to treat certain injuries, and they’re both effective…
Have Chronic Pain? Why it’s important to care for your mental health too.
For patients suffering from chronic pain, it can be easy to focus most of your energy on the pain itself. This often means avoiding anything that doesn’t seem important to…
Somatic and Visceral Pain – Do You Know the Difference?
Are you familiar with Somatic and Visceral Pain, or have you ever even heard the terms “somatic” or “visceral”. When it comes to pain, knowing the type and where it…
What Causes Knee Pain?
Knee pain is a condition that can affect anyone at any time, and it can be the result of a variety of causes. Injuries, medical conditions, physical factors, or even…
Health Benefits of Eating Seasonally
It’s easy to walk into a supermarket and find the same selection of fruits and vegetables all year long. Eating lots of colorful leafy greens, veggies, and fruits is good…
The Best Ways to Exercise When It’s Too Hot to Workout Outside
Exercise is important, and so is fresh air and sunlight. There are times that outdoor exercise can be dangerous though, and the hottest days of summer are among those. So…
The Connection Between Weight and Pain
It’s long been known that excess weight can have a negative impact on overall health and lead to conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. There is…
Exercises That Are Easy on Your Joints
Exercise strengthens muscles, encourages weight loss, and decreases a variety of health risks. If you suffer from joint pain though, the thought of running or other common forms of exercise…