Long Term Stress And Pain
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” - William James Anyone who suffers from stress and anxiety understands that much of it is the result of our response to external factors. That being said, we also know that...
Taking A Look At Chronic Foot Pain
“Walking is the only form of transportation in which a man proceeds erect - like a man - on his own legs, under his own power. There is immense satisfaction in that.” ― Edward Abbey No one likes to experience pain when they walk. And this is especially true for...
Dealing With Upper Back Pain
“Good posture can be successfully acquired only when the entire mechanism of the body is under perfect control.” – Joseph Pilates Back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults worldwide. In the United States alone, the number of people suffering from...
You Don’t Have To Take Chronic Lower Back Pain In Stride
In the United Kingdom, passengers on the Underground hear an admonition being broadcast repeatedly in the terminals, “Mind the gap!” In fact, the phrase has become a meme of sorts and shows up on mugs, t-shirts, and other tourist paraphernalia in and around London....
Are You Simply Enduring Chronic Knee Pain?
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.” - Helen Keller Many of us tend to think of knee pain as something that only afflicts the elderly, or athletes like runners. However, the reality is that almost everyone can be prone...
Avoiding Chronic Pain From Aging
“The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven't changed in 70 or 80 years. Your body changes, but you don't change at all.” - Doris Lessing Everyone ages. While this may seem patently obvious, the reality is that we tend to think that aging is...
Finding Relief From Chronic Neck Pain
“Some people have loved ones they will not forsake, even though they are a pain in the neck.” - Lewis B. Smedes Chronic neck pain is not uncommon among American adults and it can lead to other issues such as headaches, shoulder and back pain, and limited...
Poor Posture, Chronic Pain, And Active Release Technique
“A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.” - Morihei Ueshiba Of all the things that one can do to improve health and well-being, there is something so simple, so fundamental, that many people overlook it altogether. And that is your posture....
Alternatives To Drugs, Surgery, Or Simply Suffering From Chronic Pain
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” - Haruki Murakami If you have been suffering from any type of chronic pain for any length of time, you know that it can impact your mind and your emotions. Anxiety, despair and a growing sense of desperation can take hold...
Thinking About Chronic Hip Pain
“If you don't stand your ground, then all that happens is people push you backwards.” - Jordan Peterson Your hip joint can manage years of repeated motion and a great deal of wear and tear. It is your body’s largest ball-and-socket joint and works to allow for fluid...