Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy: What Do I Need to Know?

Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy: What Do I Need to Know?

Pregnancy can be a magical time, full of hope and possibility. It can also be exhausting and painful, and that can be especially true if you suffer from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, depression, sleep,...
What Happens When Facet Joint Injections Don’t Work

What Happens When Facet Joint Injections Don’t Work

Overview: Facet joints are located throughout the spine and they help your back bend and twist. Because these joints are made partially of cartilage, they can become easily damaged from degenerative diseases such as arthritis. Additionally, facet joints support many...
Can Meditation Help with Chronic Pain Conditions?

Can Meditation Help with Chronic Pain Conditions?

At least 11 percent of the US population suffers from chronic pain, according to the National Institutes of Health. While a lower back problem is the most common cause of pain, arthritis, migraines, and cancer are common causes of chronic pain (and all can limit...
What is Somatic Pain?

What is Somatic Pain?

Arthritis and fibromyalgia are just two of the diverse causes of somatic pain. For afflicted people, this type of pain can prevent the performance of normal daily activities, and lead to full-blown depression. Unlike the neuropathic pain associated with...