How to Set Up a Pain-Friendly Home: Ergonomic Tips to Reduce Daily Discomfort
Transform your home into a pain-friendly space. Discover ergonomic tips to reduce discomfort and support chronic pain management in daily life.
Pain Management Techniques
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The Future of Pain Management: Regenerative Medicine Explained
Discover how regenerative medicine—using PRP, stem cells, and orthobiologics—is transforming pain treatment in South Africa. Learn what’s available, what’s safe, and what’s next.
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Pulsed Radiofrequency Neuromodulation: What’s All the Hype About?
Discover how pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation works for chronic pain. Learn its benefits, risks, and why it’s gaining attention as a minimally invasive option.
Understanding Pain and Its Effects
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Does Stress Make Pain Worse? The Emotional Side of Chronic Pain
Explore how stress influences chronic pain. Learn about the mind-body connection, emotional triggers, and strategies to manage stress-related flare-ups.
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What Is Bursitis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Bursitis causes joint pain and swelling. Discover its symptoms, common causes, and the most effective treatment options to relieve discomfort and improve mobility.
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Understanding the Role of Trauma in Chronic Pain: Causes, Impact & Treatment
Explore how psychological trauma can contribute to chronic pain. Learn about the mind-body connection, symptoms, and approaches for effective treatment.
Conditions that cause pain
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Genetics and Arthritis
Do you have any family members that struggle with arthritis or struggle with neck and back pain? The stories then start pouring out. The question always remains: Is arthritis inheritable?
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Smoking and Chronic Pain
Smoking decreases the oxygen saturation within your tissues, slowing the healing process. Because chronic pain is directly related to chronic systemic inflammation and often involves impaired healing of tissues that...
Chronic Pain and Lifestyle
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Understanding Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Learn what osteoarthritis is, its causes, key symptoms, and the latest treatment options available to manage this common joint condition effectively.
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Managing Chronic Pain in Winter: How Cold Weather Affects Your Body
Discover how cold weather impacts chronic pain and learn practical tips to manage discomfort during the winter months effectively.
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How Chronic Pain Impacts Mental Health: What You Should Know
Discover how chronic pain affects mental health, including links to depression, anxiety, and stress — plus tips on managing the emotional toll.
Food and pain
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Top 10 Foods That Make Pain Worse (and What to Eat Instead)
Discover which foods can worsen inflammation and pain, and learn healthier alternatives to ease discomfort naturally. Eat smart for a pain-free life.
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Boost Your Nerve Health
Today, we're diving into the world of foods that can help alleviate nerve pain through their anti-inflammatory properties. Since inflammation plays a significant role in nerve injury and disease, incorporating...
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Expert Grocery Tips
Grocery shopping can be overwhelming. With so many choices and confusing labels, it’s easy to feel lost in the aisles. But fear not! Today, I’m here to share essential tips...
Self Management
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Desk Job Syndrome: How to Manage Chronic Pain from Sitting All Day
Discover practical solutions for managing chronic pain from sitting at a desk all day. Learn tips to reduce discomfort, improve posture, and maintain long-term health.
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Best Stretches for Sciatica Pain Relief: Simple Moves That Help
Discover effective stretches for sciatica pain relief. Learn which movements ease discomfort, improve mobility, and help you feel better at home.
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How to Sleep with Sciatica: Best Positions for Pain Relief
Learn about the best sleeping positions for sciatica pain to enhance your sleep quality and reduce discomfort. Discover effective tips and techniques to manage sciatic pain at night.
Mindfulness
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Spoon Theory Explained: A Powerful Metaphor for Life with Chronic Illness
What is Spoon Theory? Learn how this powerful metaphor helps explain the daily challenges of living with chronic illness, fatigue, and invisible disabilities.
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The Mind-Body Connection
Many scientific studies have proven that the mind-body connection is very real. Certain chemicals and hormones are produced by our bodies when we have specific thoughts and during certain activities,...
Paediatrics
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Growing Pains or Something More? Understanding Leg Pain in Children
Leg pain is common in children, but not all pain is simply “growing pains.” Learn how to recognise when to seek help, and what treatment options can support your child’s...
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When a Sports Injury Just Doesn’t Heal: Understanding Lingering Pain in Children and Teens
Learn why pain sometimes lingers after sports injuries in children and teens, what persistent pain means, and the best options for recovery and support.
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Juvenile-Onset Osteoarthritis: Understanding Early-Onset Joint Degeneration
Learn what juvenile osteoarthritis is, why it happens, early warning signs to watch for, and the treatment options that can help protect young joints.
