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Adduction and abduction exercises are commonly used to help stabilize and support the sacroiliac (SI) joint by activating the muscles around the pelvis and hips. Adduction involves bringing the legs
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Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain that occurs when the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot from the heel to
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Reducing sugar and unhealthy fat intake can play a meaningful role in decreasing opioid dependence by helping regulate the body’s pain, inflammation, and reward systems. Diets high in sugar and
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Pain management can be highly effective in treating soft tissue injuries such as muscle strains, ligament sprains, tendon injuries, and bruising. These injuries often cause inflammation, stiffness, and limited movement,
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Depression is common among people living with chronic pain, as ongoing discomfort can affect nearly every aspect of daily life. Persistent pain often disrupts sleep, limits mobility, and interferes with
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Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a chronic nerve pain condition that can develop after a shingles infection has healed. It occurs when the varicella-zoster virus damages sensory nerves, causing them to
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Pain management plays a vital role in helping people with cancer live more comfortably and maintain a better quality of life. Cancer pain can come from the tumor itself, pressure
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Lifestyle Factors That Affect Pain: Sleep, Nutrition, and Activity Managing pain often goes beyond medical treatments. Here are some practical tips you can apply today to help reduce pain flare-ups and
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Alcohol can temporarily dull the perception of pain because it acts as a central nervous system depressant, slowing nerve signaling and producing a numbing or relaxing effect. Some people may
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A ganglion cyst is a benign, fluid-filled lump that usually forms near joints or tendons, most commonly on the wrist, hand, or foot. These cysts arise when synovial fluid leaks
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Post-surgical pain is the discomfort and soreness that occurs after a surgical procedure as the body responds to tissue injury. This pain is a normal part of the healing process
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps pain patients by addressing the connection between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical symptoms. Chronic pain can often lead to negative thought patterns such as fear
