Expectations of Pain Can Ensure a Painful Experience
Razi Berry A recent study looks at the experience of pain as a self-fulfilling prophecy, that expecting more pain may result in the experience of more pain.1 The reinforcement and perpetuation of pain pathways has been a dominant interest in research on chronic pain, an attempt to understand why some individuals experience pain from relatively […]
Do ‘Mindful’ People Feel Less Pain?
Razi Berry A recent study from the Wake Forest School of Medicine may give insight into why some people experience pain more intensely than others. The research study suggests that the degree to which a person is mindful may impact their experience of pain. The study is published in the journal PAIN.1 Mindfulness: being aware […]
New Pain Program Shows Promise in Weaning Patients off Opioids
Razi Berry A unique pain program is helping complex surgical patients wean off opioids safely and effectively, while offering alternative ways to cope with their pain and improve how they function. Study followed 251 surgical patients at risk of developing chronic pain or persistent opioid use A study following 251 surgical patients at risk of […]
Can Sleep Problems Predict Future Chronic Pain Issues?
Node Smith, ND Two studies recently have underlined the role of sleep in chronic pain. One, looked at whether sleep problems can predict future chronic pain issues, and the second looked at chronic pain and anxiety associated with sleep in adolescents. The papers were presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018). No […]
Get Physical Therapy Early with Low-Back Pain
Node Smith, ND Many people experience back pain. A recent study found that these individuals may be served better by seeking immediate physical therapy assistance, rather than other healthcare professionals.1 The study did not specifically address individuals seeking out chiropractic care or other holistic bodywork that may use similar therapeutic tools as physical therapists (PTs). […]
Relationship Conflict Causes Disease?
Razi Berry It felt like someone had taken hold of my heart and was trying to wring it like a wet rag I hadn’t felt this discomfort since years earlier as a young teenager when I suffered heart problems from an eating disorder and nearly died. I’d somehow trudge through the workday by applying pressure […]
Stomach Pain: 8 Homeopathic Remedies
Stomach Aches and Pain Recently we looked at various remedies for acne. Now, let’s look at a more generic symptom: stomach pain. Stomach pain could present as any remedy state, however, Morrison’s Desktop Reference lists a handful of “major remedies” and their keynotes. As with any acute presentation, matching the acute symptoms with an underlying […]
Acupuncture for Common Health Concerns
Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn, ND Acupuncture is a type of ancient therapy used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) based on the belief that the body consists of microsystems called “meridians” and that by accessing these through needles; the body’s homeostasis or “qi” can be restored. Acupuncture has been shown to be useful for numerous health conditions, […]
A Pain in the Butt
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The most common scenario is waking up in the middle of the night with a strong pain deep in the rectum Have you ever been minding your own business, getting ready for bed in the evening (or worse, been woken up in the middle of the night) and been completely sidetracked […]
What do cold feet and hands have to do with the heart?
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi I was thinking about love, chocolate, and the heart shape we use to express love. Also, my stream of consciousness went on to thinking about the anatomical heart. It’s amazing how this muscle is continuously pumping blood without rest unless you are an unlucky individual. It started pumping when you […]