Tag Archives: Chronic Pain

People with back pain often decrease their activity level to prevent further damage, and some may stop working altogether.  Cutting back on physical activities that you once enjoyed can dampen your spirit and quality of life, and this may postpone your recovery.  Friends, family members, and employers can also slow your recovery by being too […]

Inflammation is part of the body’s natural immune response. When you think of inflammation, images of a swollen stubbed toe might come to mind. This is known as acute inflammation and is actually something that is good for your body. In this case, the immune system is doing its job, and the body’s natural defense […]

Are you living with constant pain? Have you experienced a brief episode of intense pain? Most of us will do anything to avoid feeling pain, but managing pain is a healthy, protective response from your body. Pain is a way your body is telling you that something is not right and needs your immediate attention. […]