With today's opioid crisis, it's important to understand you have safer options for treating chronic pain.
Published in Mindful Medicine

Chronic pain can bring your life to a grinding halt, and that is why many people turn to powerful painkillers. 

While those products temporarily mask your pain, they shouldn’t be used for long periods of time. If you are struggling with chronic pain, you need to come up with a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the root causes of your discomfort. 

Here are some of the right and wrong ways to handle chronic pain.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 13 March 2019 11:25

4 Holistic Remedies for Chronic Pain


Dealing with chronic pain can feel impossible. One of the best ways to survive chronic pain is to find little ways to alleviate it throughout the day. 

While you may not be able to totally obliterate your pain, there are several holistic remedies that will help you get through even the worst days.
Published in RadioMD Blog
P. Brendon Lundberg discusses new technology that treats chronic pain.
Published in Mindful Medicine
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 00:00

Living with Chronic Pain

Sarah Anne Shockley discusses her unique approach to reframing and treating chronic pain.
Published in Mindful Medicine

People experience back pain for a variety of reasons. It could be a temporary problem or something that you have to cope with for the rest of your life. 

Here are some solutions that can help you to find some relief.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 13 February 2019 00:00

Daily Pain Management

Don't let your chronic pain trap you, and don't let others make you feel guilty for hurting.
Published in Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 23 January 2019 14:15

What a Pain! 3 Things You Can Do for Back Pain


Health experts suggest that about 80 percent of individuals will deal with back pain at some time during their lives. Back pain can be cause by a variety of different actions, such as over-straining during work tasks or sudden moves during athletic activities. If you suffer from chronic back pain, a number of measures can help to relieve pain and allow you greater flexibility and range of motion.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Monday, 21 January 2019 00:00

Encore Episode: The Pain Companion

Sarah Anne Shockley share her story of living with chronic pain.
Published in Rewired Radio
Sunday, 16 December 2018 08:00

What is Pain Management

Published in Aspirus Health Talk
Monday, 19 November 2018 08:00

Multimodal-pain Management

Published in MarinHealth
Friday, 02 November 2018 00:00

Decode Your Pain

What is causing your pain?
Published in Wellness for Life
Monday, 29 October 2018 00:00

The Pain Companion

Sarah Anne Shockley share her story of living with chronic pain.
Published in Rewired Radio

No matter how serious, a car accident can be a very traumatic experience. The last thing you want to think about after you're in an accident is dealing with the short and long-term physical effects of the crash. Unfortunately, it is also essential that you do deal with these issues as quickly as possible. 

Getting back on track is possible using the right tools. In this article, we will go over five steps to take to get on the proper road to recovery.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 20:05

Painsomnia Is Real & Patients Can Prove It


It’s 12:43 AM and I am wide awake. Sharp pains shoot through my toes and fingers from nerve pain due to inflammation caused by my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 

If only my legs would stop throbbing and my elbows weren’t so swollen and stiff, I might be able to get back to sleep. I try to adjust my body twenty different ways as I attempt to fall asleep, but it’s no use. I am awake. 

It’s a night that is dominated by painsomnia, or being unable to sleep because of pain.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Don't let your chronic pain trap you, and don't let others make you feel guilty for hurting.
Published in Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 04 October 2018 00:00

Why Pain & Brain Health Go Hand-in-Hand

Learn how how pain and brain health go hand-in-hand with Christopher Zarembinski, MD.
Published in Your Brain Health
What if there was a simple solution to ease your back pain?
Could myofascial release treatment (MFR) be the answer to your chronic pain?
Published in Talk Healthy Today

Summertime is the peak of gardening season, and whether you consider this a pleasant pastime or necessary chore, it is easy to forget that this can put a serious strain on your body. 

Recent studies show the most common source of neck and back pain during the warmer months is largely due to yard work. 

Gardening often involves digging, lifting and moving heavy objects while standing in unfamiliar positions that can cause pain or injury. The aches and pains can be easy to overlook until the pain problem escalates. 

It’s best to first identify triggers of muscle pain and soreness and to try lifestyle modifications and remedies from Mother Nature before turning to numbing pain medications.
Published in RadioMD Blog

For those struggling with chronic pain, it can sometimes seem like you’re running out of options—you’ve tried everything, but your nerves are still on fire. 

It turns out you may have more within your power than you think. 

A slew of recent research has found compelling support for lifestyle changes and healthy habits that can significantly reduce pain and enhance coping strategies.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Could myofascial release treatment (MFR) be the answer to your chronic pain?
Published in Talk Healthy Today
Wednesday, 21 February 2018 19:21

5 Medical Uses for Marijuana


Medical marijuana isn’t a new thing. In fact, historical texts show that ancient people used cannabis for holistic healing thousands of years ago. 

And, despite the fact that the Federal Government has been slow to show support for medical marijuana and related products like vape oils and cannabis pills, 29 states and the District of Columbia have legalized doctor-prescribed pot.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 12 December 2017 00:00

New Approaches to Pain Management

If you are suffering from chronic pain, sometimes even small tasks can be difficult to accomplish.
Published in Talk Healthy Today
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 00:00

Aches & Gains: How to Overcome Pain

Pain is often treatable but doctors, medical professionals, and patients don't understand the intricacies of chronic pain.
Published in Talk Healthy Today
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 00:00

EP 860 Overcoming Pain

Chronic pain affects over 100 million US adults, but that doesn't mean you have to accept pain as part of your daily life.
Tuesday, 03 October 2017 00:00

CBD for People & Pets

Learn about how CBD can help you and your pets.
Published in Mindful Medicine
Tuesday, 08 August 2017 00:00

Master Plan for Long-Term Wellness

Work on endurance for your long-term health to manage chronic pain.
Published in Mindful Medicine

When you’re in extreme pain, you’ll do anything to make it stop. A doctor tells you that one pill can temporarily put an end to your pain, and it seems like a no-brainer. 

Prescription painkillers seem harmless enough. After all, most of us have taken them at one point or another. 

However, there are some dangers that come with taking prescription painkillers with addiction being at the top of the list.

Many painkillers fall into the opioid category, which means they are narcotics.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 04 July 2017 00:00

Manage Back Pain & Begin Recovery

Costing roughly $100 billion a year, spine medicine -- often ineffective and sometimes harmful -- exemplifies the worst aspects of the U.S. health care system.
Published in Talk Healthy Today
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 00:00

EP 840 Understanding Others' Pain

You typically describe your symptoms to your doctor, but what if your doctor could actually feel your pain?
Learn how you can start to treat your chronic pain at home.
Published in Wellness for Life
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