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Chronic Pain and the Kratom Controversy
Chronic Pain and the Kratom Controversy
Used to battle pain or opioid addiction, the supplement is banned in several states. Does it work? Is it safe?
The Conversation U.S.
Feb 28
Complementary Health Treatments are Increasingly Popular for Pain and More
Complementary Health Treatments are Increasingly Popular for Pain and More
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Robert Roy Britt
Feb 9
Reducing Inflammation is a Key to Treating Chronic Back Pain
Reducing Inflammation is a Key to Treating Chronic Back Pain
New research offers hope for millions of sufferers
Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Jan 31
New Mind-Body Therapy Provides Stunning Relief for Chronic Back Pain
New Mind-Body Therapy Provides Stunning Relief for Chronic Back Pain
The bad news: The brain can generate pain in the absence of injury. The good news: What the brain can learn, it can unlearn.
Kathleen Murphy
Nov 30, 2023
Double Trouble: Pain is Depressing. Depression is Painful.
Double Trouble: Pain is Depressing. Depression is Painful.
Millions of Americans struggle with both conditions, new research finds, suggesting a rethink of treatment options
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 26, 2023
My Tortuous Journey with Severe Back Pain
My Tortuous Journey with Severe Back Pain
Lessons learned about opioids, surgeries, good posture, and the US healthcare system
John Kruse MD, PhD
Aug 21, 2023
How Tai Chi Eased My Chronic Pain
How Tai Chi Eased My Chronic Pain
Energy healing seemed as fake as a cheap Rolex. But when nothing else worked, I leaned into this ancient mystical practice.
Kathleen Murphy
Jul 13, 2023
The Vexing Mysteries of Chronic Pain
The Vexing Mysteries of Chronic Pain
We don’t know why it happens or how to treat it effectively, but more people than ever are hurting. New research reveals the tremendous…
Robert Roy Britt
May 18, 2023
Effectiveness of Antidepressants for Chronic Pain Seriously Questioned
Effectiveness of Antidepressants for Chronic Pain Seriously Questioned
New research finds most of the meds lack evidence that they work. That doesn’t mean they never do, however. Yeah, confusing. Here’s what…
Robert Roy Britt
May 9, 2023
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