Many adults suffer from fibromyalgia, and there are still many questions surrounding this diagnosis. Today, we’ll go over one of the most common questions: what causes fibromyalgia flare ups and how can they be prevented? Fibromyalgia affects about 10 million Americans. That means millions of people are struggling to cope with pain that doesn’t have […] The post What Causes Fibromyalgia Flare Ups And How Can They Be Prevented? appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more

As we are spending more time at home, many people are suffering from chronic neck and shoulder pain – but there are ways to manage this pain and avoid it from worsening. The first few weeks of the COVID19 pandemic weren’t so bad. You were forced to stay home to avoid the spread of the […] The post 7 Ways to Manage Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain From Home appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more

The Center for Disease Control reports that over 50 million people in America suffer from chronic pain. Living with chronic pain during the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult, especially during quarantine and stay at home orders. Here are 6 tips to help. That means one out of every five people is struggling. And out of that […] The post 6 Tips for Living With Chronic Pain Through Quarantine appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more

Due to the complexity of this disease, it’s essential to note the importance of compassion focused therapy and other alternative therapies to ease chronic pain. It is not possible to adequately frame chronic pain as a health condition within the context of biology. There is more to chronic pain than the misfiring of nerves, genetics, […] The post How Compassion Focused Therapy Helps To Ease Pain appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more

Dealing with chronic pain is no easy task, and it will differ from person to person, but with these techniques, you can better deal with chronic pain and live a pain-free life. Opiates. At one time, this manufactured medicine was considered a great option to help people with chronic pain cope. And for some it […] The post 11 Tips for Dealing with Chronic Pain Without Opiates appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more

Most people don’t like to think of the idea of getting hurt or get anxious thinking about pain, and that’s normal – but what about chronic pain and anxiety? Are those two related? Research has shown that anywhere between 30% to 50% of people suffering from chronic pain also struggle with a mental health disorder […] The post Chronic Pain and Anxiety: Are They Related? appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more

Life with chronic pain can be extremely challenging. Whether your healthcare provider has prescribed medication, suggested acupuncture, recommended surgery, or explored other treatment options, you should establish healthy senior fitness habits to try to manage (or at least not trigger) your pain and keep yourself as healthy as possible. The Importance of Exercise for Senior […] The post Budget Workouts and Everyday Habits for Senior Fitness appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more

There can be many reasons why your head hurts, but regardless of the type of pain, this guide will help you to ease your headache pain. It can be a dull pain in your forehead or soreness in the back of your head or neck. It may be a pressure that may not be severe, […] The post Your Head Hurts? Use These 9 Tips to Ease Headache Pain appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more

There are many conditions that often share similar symptoms, making it difficult for doctors to successfully diagnose and treat the problem. When it comes to myofascial pain syndrome vs fibromyalgia, patients are often misdiagnosed although they are two separate conditions. If you have ever had muscle pain, mild or severe, you understand the urgency for […] The post Myofascial Pain Syndrome vs Fibromyalgia appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more

As researchers find there is a direct connection between chronic pain and the brain, we can use this information to create better treatment options. Chronic pain is pain that lasts for longer than three months. It can be caused by injuries to any part of the body. Chronic pain can also be related to headaches, […] The post What Happens to the Brain When You Have Chronic Pain? appeared first on Comprehensive Pain Management Center ..read more