Senator Tammy Duckworth
Earlier this year, Senator Tammy Duckworth was front and center in the public eye during the Congressional budget debate, challenging President Trump to “stop baiting Kim Jong…
Understanding Skeletal Pain
We tend to think of our bones as hard and static, but bone is one of the most dynamic organs in the body. When our…
Pain relief for extremities gets a smaller package
Wouldn’t it be great if neurostimulator companies would develop a device to provide pain relief for the extremities…without large battery packs and with an ergonomic-friendly…
Stress—Friend or Foe?
We’ve been given the impression that stress is the problem — something we have to eliminate or control. But stress reactions are a vital source of…
Cryotherapy
The medical community has known for a long time that cold can help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It’s widely used among athletes and in…
Women & Heart Health
Every February on the first Friday of the month, people worldwide shed their usual threads in exchange for the inspiring color red to raise awareness…
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
“Not all who wander are lost.” Attributed to J.R.R. Tolkien, this is perhaps my favorite quote because I have a terrible sense of direction. When I’m…
Peter Staats, MD
Peter Staats isn’t usually the first doctor anyone with chronic pain comes to see. “I tend to be the guy who sees people after they’ve…
Take advantage: the health benefits of eating chocolate
Back in 2016, we shared the power of chocolate for pain relief in a featured article from February. Now, just in time for Valentine’s Day this year,…
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Caregivers and Resentment
caregivers and resentmentResentment can be a regular companion for many caregivers. A deep-seated feeling of obligation can cause caregivers to drive themselves mercilessly with such…