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Throwing Your Back Out: The Common Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

May 29, 2020 · Jim Brown, PhD · Pain

No one seems to know how the phrase “throwing your back out” originated, but almost everyone knows what it means: You’ve injured your back and it really hurts. When you yell out "threw out my back!” you’ll know the pain immediately. There will be a sharp, severe pain, usually in … Read More

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Vitamin B12 May Help Treat Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis

May 4, 2020 · UHN Staff · Pain

Those who suffer with inflamed nerve cells in neurological disorders such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, and neuropathy know the burning, the numbness, and the pain that comes with these conditions. Fortunately, exciting research is showing that the symptoms associated with many neurological disorders can be greatly reduced with therapeutic … Read More

Rewire Your Brain For Better Pain Management

Apr 25, 2020 · Shandley McMurray · Pain

Sometimes, in chronic pain, the pain-signaling neurons become hyperexcited and continue to fire despite the absence of the cause of injury. For example, with the herpes-zoster infection (shingles), the rash disappears, leaving no evidence of the virus in the bloodstream, but the damaged nerves continue to fire, causing continuous debilitating … Read More

5-HTP May Benefit Fibromyalgia Sufferers By Assisting with Pain Relief, Sleep Quality, and More

Apr 21, 2020 · UHN Staff · Pain

For reasons yet to be fully understood, people with fibromyalgia feel more pain than normal. Fibromyalgia sufferers’ brains show activation patterns in pain processing areas when only mild pressure or heat is applied.[1] Researchers believe that part of what contributes to fibromyalgia is an imbalance of the neurotransmitter serotonin. This … Read More

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Melatonin Benefits: A Surprising Treatment That May Help Migraine Sufferers

Apr 16, 2020 · UHN Staff · Pain

The crushing pain, nausea, and light sensitivity of a migraine headache can wreak havoc on the lives of migraine sufferers. For many, the only treatment options are heavy-duty pharmaceuticals with many unpleasant side effects. And those don’t even work for everyone. But research is pointing to surprising melatonin benefits that … Read More

13 Common Causes of Muscle Cramps—And How to Prevent and Treat Them

Apr 15, 2020 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Pain

Exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) are painful muscle spasms that occur during or immediately following a workout. They are spawned by an involuntary contraction of a muscle that will not relax. Muscle cramps typically start in the leg—often in the calf muscles (i.e. the dreaded Charley horse). But they also can … Read More

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8 Natural Pain Killers That May Provide Natural Pain Relief

Apr 9, 2020 · Chelsea Clark · Pain

Herbs, relaxation techniques, and unique therapies can serve as effective natural pain killers to help you find relief from a variety of painful conditions. Learn about 8 of the best natural pain relievers below. Herbs for Natural Pain Relief There are a variety of plants that offer natural pain killers … Read More

Self-Inflicted Brain Freeze May Offer Migraine Relief

Apr 2, 2020 · UHN Staff · Pain

Migraines are tricky; once they begin, it can be near impossible to get them to stop or go away. Many people have learned tricks, however, that help them to control their migraines. Using essential oils, placing an ice pack on the head or back of the neck, and massaging the … Read More

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Foods To Help Manage Chronic Pain

Feb 13, 2020 · Shandley McMurray · Pain

When it comes to managing your chronic pain, take a close look at your lifestyle. Diet, weight, and inflammation (three modifiable factors) are to blame for much of our chronic discomfort. Certain foods (sugar, processed meat, fried foods, and refined carbs) increase inflammation. Being overweight can have the same effect … Read More

Ovarian Cyst Symptoms: How They Develop, How to Treat Them

Jan 31, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Pain

Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop anywhere in the body. Ovarian cyst symptoms don’t affect all women who develop cysts on ovaries, and ovarian cysts can clear up without treatment. But for some women, ovarian cyst symptoms can lead to potentially serious complications. The main ovarian cyst symptoms include … Read More

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