Are you constantly dealing with headaches? Is the pain in the back of your head, behind your ears, or upper neck? These are not symptoms you should ignore. You may be experiencing the effects of a chronic pain disorder known as occipital neuralgia. Although this condition is not life-threatening, it can severely impact your quality …
Types of Therapists for Chronic Pain Management Individuals suffering with chronic pain each have an individual path to managing their daily challenges. Over time, this path develops to meet present needs and, at some point, will often include working with the physical body to increase ease of mobility. For this, there are two types of …
Ancient Chinese Treatments for Modern-Day Pain Pain medications, prescription or otherwise, are effective at relieving pain. Unfortunately, this relief comes at a cost. For most pain medications, long-term use results in several consequences. Side effects, tolerance, dependency, and even addiction all become risks when medications alone are used to mask chronic pain. For this reason, …
Over the last two decades, the rise of opioid prescriptions as a treatment for chronic pain have risen exponentially. Initially found to be both safe and effective, the medical community later learned that these medications not only resulted in additional and lasting impairments, but were less effective at treating several types of pain than initially …
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When we talk about “headaches,” we use this as a blanket terminology to describe any number of head pains caused by everything from allergies to stress. Migraines, however, are quite a bit different. While there is quite a bit of overlap between headaches and migraines, the two are fundamentally different and, if persistent, require different …
Headaches are one of the most common afflictions a person can suffer from. In fact, there are over 300 known types of headaches. Some are slight and easy to ignore while others, especially when chronic, can have a major impact on your life and daily functioning. Headaches include a variety of types, many symptoms, and …
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Eye pain occurring side by side with a headache is an unfortunate commonality for many individuals who suffer from chronic headaches. These pains can be debilitating and long lasting, sometimes even requiring specialized therapies and prescription medications to properly manage. Below, you will find the three main types of headache that cause excessive eye pain. …
“In the U.S., more than 38 million people suffer from migraines. Some migraine studies estimate that 13 percent of adults in the U.S. population have migraines, and 2-3 million migraine sufferers are chronic.” If you are one of these 38 million people, you understand the pain and suffering caused by migraines. Migraines can impact your …
Migraine experiences can vary greatly depending on the individual. Some migraines may last for several hours while others may last for several days. Some people experience migraines once or twice a year while others endure them several times a week. The good news is that with the proper medical assistance and your personal observation, you …
That deep throbbing pain in your head coupled with the inability to tolerate light or loud noise is intolerable. It can take time away from your job and family and cause you to miss out on your daily activities. The exact cause of migraine headaches has not been determined but it is believed that dropping …
