Dealing with Chronic Pain at Night: In the Back, Hips, Legs & More

If you experience chronic pain at night you’ll recognize the feeling of discomfort in the wee small hours. Of not quite knowing which position will deliver relief. Of battling to fall – and stay – asleep. But why do ailments seem like a vampirish affliction? What is it about the rise of the moon that […]

Chronic Pain and Fatigue: How to Cope with the Symptoms

woman with chronic pain and fatigue

Do you struggle with chronic pain? Has exhaustion sapped your mojo? Have you wondered if these two problems are interlinked? (They are!) Chronic pain and fatigue often go hand in hand. But before we dive into why, and give you evidence-based advice on how to cope, let’s look at the definitions to ensure we’re on […]

Fibromyalgia in Females: Women’s Symptoms & Treatment Options

woman suffering in bed with fibromyalgia

For years, fibromyalgia and its diagnosis remained misunderstood, overlooked. Many health professionals denied its existence and patients — particularly women — continued to suffer. In recent times, greater awareness of this disabling condition has been reached. However, it still takes, on average, 2.3 years from first presentation and 3.7 physicians to get diagnosed.  In this […]

What To Do When Chronic Pain Becomes Too Much

middle aged woman with fibro neck pain

Do you experience chronic pain with flares that are overwhelming? Does your discomfort rarely drop to a level that you can manage well? Is your mental health suffering because physical agony is ripping apart your brain and emotions? An estimated 20% of Americans have chronic pain. But eight in every 100 — that’s 19.6 million […]

7 Practical Ways to Manage Living with Chronic Pain

If you’ve ever said, “Chronic pain is ruining my life!”, there is hope and we’re glad you’re here. There is hope. There are science-backed ways to find respite. Living with Chronic Pain Chronic pain — physical discomfort that sticks around for months or years — is common. More than 1 in 5 Americans suffer from […]

Chronic Pain Journal & Diary: Track Your Chronic Pain

Do you suffer from chronic pain? If so, you’re not alone. An estimated one in five Americans do too, with more than one in three experiencing high-impact pain. Pain that has been present for more than three months can interfere with the ability to: work study perform chores exercise and many things you may love […]

Can Chronic Pain Cause Depression?

woman with chronic pain and depression lying down wearing a white jumper

Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition that can take a physical and mental toll on you. If you are constantly dealing with pain, it can take interfere with your social interactions, work performance, and even diminish your ability to be intimate with someone. This could be why chronic pain is a major contributor to […]