Why Does My Jaw Hurt On One Side?
In some cases, a problem with the jaw can be caused by something that doesn’t have to do with the body. Examples include chewing gum,…
What’s Causing My Knee Pain?
Knee pain is common among many individuals and the causes behind chronic or acute pains can be different. Adults involved in activities such as daily…
10 Stretches For Sciatica Pain
What Is Sciatica Pain? Also referred to as Lumbar Radiculopathy, sciatica pain is a resultant symptom due to the compression of the sciatic nerve. This…
Cultivate Friendship
Last week I talked about cultivating yourself: rediscovering and building the parts of yourself that you value. This week I want to talk about cultivating friendship. Chronic…
Talking to Your Boss About Pain
If you are like many people with chronic pain, you maintain a full-or part-time job, despite your pain. Working with chronic pain can be challenging. Occasionally,…
Pain & Anger
4 WAYS ANGER BRINGS MORE PAIN {1} Research shows that negative emotions such as anger can increase sensitivity to pain, making you feel worse. {2} Anger can…
Making a Fresh Start
The start of the new year is often a time to reflect on where you have been and where you are headed. You may even have made a…
Living with Pain
These information structures are called schemas. For example, a toddler learns that a furry, four-legged animal is a dog. Upon seeing a cat, the child…
Relieve Stress Now
It is hard to believe that 2012 has nearly come to an end. I wish you all a very happy and healthy new year. I…
Finding a New Path
Your chronic pain problem may have knocked you off course. Your personal, vocational, and social goals may have been derailed. You may feel as though…