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In earlier posts, I’d written that exercise may help with some symptoms of fibromyalgia (Fibromyalgia pain may be relieved in swimming pools) and another study is coming up with similar findings, except with weight training this time.
According to Finnish researchers who published their findings in International Journal of Sports Medicine, women with fibro should […]
Quick. Name 10 professions that you think would have the highest likelihood of causing chronic pain. Did you list firefighter? It made the list. Postal carrier? Nope. How about nurse? No, but nurse’s aide did. What about construction workers? Yes. Custodians or janitors? No.
It’s interesting the perceptions we have about what jobs could […]
Ok, I’ve read so much about the new Wii Fit program that I’m having a fit because I want one. I have a Wii game system and enjoy the sports games, especially the tennis, and this is next on my list if I can ever find one (Oh my gosh… I want one!).
What’s so great […]
A sprained ankle is usually treated by people as being the lesser of two injuries: the break and the sprain. But, if the break was clean and healed well, it usually doesn’t cause any more problems. Sprains, on the other hand, can last well past the time one would expect it to be healed.
In a […]
Summer is here and you’re getting the chance to get out and do all the fun things you love to do. Or, you’ve decided to join a gym and firm up those muscles. Whatever exercise you do and how you do it is up to you - but don’t let your enthusiasm be the […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects over 8 million people in the United States; women are affected three times more often than men. The chronic pain from carpal tunnel syndrome can cause difficulties sleeping, as well as with doing your every day activities.
If medications and bracing doesn’t help, surgery may be the next step in helping manage […]
The coming of spring brings out many athletes - weekend, summer-only, serious, and occasional athletes. Some love to cycle, others to play tennis or golf, among many other sports.
If you’re a golfer, you know that it’s easy to hurt yourself if you don’t manage your swing properly. And, even if you do manage it properly, […]
Two weeks ago, Help My Hurt began a contest to give away an ergonomic mousepad. I asked people to leave comments, stories of how they had problems or how they over came them. I was hoping we’d come up with some good discussions about chronic pain and how to deal with it.
Several comments were […]
They’re everywhere - you see movers with them, people who work with heavy objects have them, even people in homes if they have a history of lower back pain have them handy: lumbar support belts.
Now - surprise, surprise - there’s news that the lumbar supports may not be helping you with your lower back pain. […]
Don’t forget - last week during Ergonomic Week, I started a 2-week contest for an ergonomic mouse pad. Don’t forget to leave your comment for your chance to win.
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