What low-impact exercises are good for pain?
Patients struggling with chronic pain find it difficult to engage in exercises. Yet research shows that physical activities is one
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How to sleep better with chronic pain
Sleep is a key contributor to chronic pain. Impaired sleep worsens pain, which in turn prevents patients from getting restful
What causes pelvic pain and how to treat it?
Pain around the vagina, penis, anus, & buttock are often experienced by patients but seldom reported. Patients should know that
Gabapentin and pregabalin: How do they help with pain?
For chronic pain conditions, gabapentinoids (gabapentin & pregabalin) are often first-line treatments because of their effectiveness & safety. They bind
Anti-CGRP therapy: A new treatment for migraines
CGRP plays a key role in central chronic pain by mediating “neurogenic inflammation”. In this process, sensory nerves which usually
What is whiplash and how do I get better?
A chronic neck pain & headache following rear-ending car accidents, whiplash is often due to widespread minor injuries to neck
Brachial and lumbosacral plexus
While spinal nerve impingement can cause shooting arm or leg pain, many patients have instead pain from nerve entrapments. Common
How herbs like turmeric can interfere with medications like hydrocodone: CYP2D6 interactions
Several pain medications require the liver enzyme CYP2D6 to become active. But some herbal supplements & medications can interfere with
How grapefruit can interfere with medications like oxycodone : CYP3A4 interactions
The liver enzyme CYP3A4 is the key body mechanism for metabolizing pain medications. Patients who take pain medications must be
National Pain Strategy
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services convened a panel of national experts in pain management which crafted a