(Natural News) Virtual reality (VR), a technology often associated with video games or entertainment, could help reduce severe pain in hospitalized patients. This is according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS One by researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In their study, the researchers looked into how therapeutic virtual reality can be used […]

(Natural News) People who suffer from chronic pain often report somatic awareness, a condition marked by heightened sensitivity to a variety of sensations and symptoms. These non-specific symptoms, which often include headaches, sore joints, itchy skin, constipation or shortness of breath, have no physiological explanation; nevertheless, they are enough to cause emotional distress to those who experience […]

(Natural News) It’s easy for adults to chalk up chronic pain to part of getting older, but for children who are otherwise healthy, it can be downright devastating. Unfortunately, when these kids are prescribed drugs to address such pain, they are taking on a host of side effects for something that hasn’t even been proven […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiome has been an area of increasing interest to researchers recently, and a new study has pointed to a potentially important link to chronic pain. In the study, which was published in the journal Pain, researchers looked at patients suffering from fibromyalgia. People with this condition experience chronic pain along with […]

(Natural News) Lower back and leg pain are a common occurrence. When you experience one or both, the pain usually goes away after a few hours or a day with some rest and home treatment. However, if the pain is recurring or if it becomes severe, it may indicate the presence of an underlying condition that needs […]

(Natural News) Emergency preparedness often involves setting up a survival stockpile or finalizing plans for dealing with natural disasters. Having a fully stocked pantry is essential for long-term survival, but do your plans also cover issues like chronic pain, dental emergencies, or pregnancies? (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) Dealing with chronic pain If you’re suffering from chronic pain, […]

(Natural News) Opioid-related overdose is a top concern in the U.S., where it claims around 130 lives every day, according to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In the midst of this crisis, people have turned to alternative treatments for pain relief. A therapy that’s gaining ground is acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese […]

(Natural News) Headaches are associated with pain that can be trifling when mild and disabling when severe. A minor headache may not be a cause of concern, although what causes it is still unclear. However, some headaches, such as those that develop after the age of 50 and are accompanied by other symptoms like fever, […]

(Natural News) Recurring or chronic pain in the back, jaw, and neck usually comes from adopting a crooked posture that favors one side of the body. If you (or someone you know) is aware of this tendency, you can take active steps to restore the symmetry of your body and achieve permanent relief from these painful sensations. For New […]

(Natural News) Gua sha is an alternative therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine to relieve muscle pain and tension. During gua sha treatment, a tool is used to scrape the skin. This action is believed to address the blockage of qi — the root cause of tension in the muscles and joints. Once the free flow of qi […]