Endometriosis is when the tissue that typically lines the inside of your uterus grows beyond its walls, migrating to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the inside of the pelvic region. In some rare cases, it may extend past these areas. About 200 million women worldwide are affected by this painful condition – about one in 10 American women feeling its effects, according to the Endometriosis Foundation of America. When you have your period, the endometrial tissue thickens, before ultimately ... [Read More]
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What Is Chronic Pain?
When you feel physical pain, you are experiencing your body’s natural reaction to an injury or illness. It’s the way your nerves send a warning to your brain that something isn’t right. Pain will typically go away once the cause of the pain is gone or has healed – but chronic pain is different. Chronic pain is perpetual, lasting long after the initial cause of it. Pain is considered chronic pain if it lasts longer than 6 months. It can be emotionally and physically taxing to experience pain ... [Read More]
How Pain Management Can Improve Overall Health
Chronic pain isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a burden that can make even the easiest tasks challenging. It can also play havoc on your emotions and lead to other health problems such as stress, depression, chronic fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, or a dependency on painkilling medications. But you needn’t tolerate chronic discomfort when a pain management specialist can help you overcome the pain, improve your overall health, and maintain your quality of life. Treating the Person, Not Just the Sym ... [Read More]
