Sleep + Pain
A pain soother is anything that you can do that reduces your pain somewhat. The key is realizing that although being pain free would be…
Building a Resilient Spirit
I think John Lennon said it best when he sang that “Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” This has certainly…
How Yoga Makes You Stronger and More Resilient
Doctors are finding that one of the best ways to experience stress relief and improve your mood is yoga. Science shows that this ancient art…
The Surprising Benefits of Keeping a Pain Journal
If you’re not keeping a pain journal, maybe you should consider it. From tracking flare-ups to reducing stress, this simple exercise has many positives. Putting…
Physical Therapy
If you have lived with pain for a while, you may have tried many options. Generally, a combination of different treatments is most effective. Have…
Rebuild Friendships
You may have noticed that pain puts a strain on friendship. Whether you have fibromyalgia, headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other type of chronic pain, chronic…
Is Pain Management Coaching Right For You?
Chronic pain has a life-crushing impact. Becky Curtis, founder and pain coach at Take Courage Coaching, knows this firsthand. After a near-fatal car accident and subsequent development…
Popular Adult Coloring Books Distract from Pain and More
Who knew our Facebook post on adult coloring books would cause such a stir? The post and article – Why Coloring Could Be the New Alternative to Meditation – received…
Pain and Depression: Your Thoughts Make a Difference
If you have chronic pain, you may be at risk for depression. In one study, 35% of the participants who reported chronic pain were also depressed. Risk…
Don’t Give Up on Goals
Life is richer when you can pursue the things that matter, such as love, work, feelings of competence, being part of a caring social network…