If you could visualize your nervous system, you would see an incredible branching structure that radiates from the spine and ultimately reaches all the parts of your body. Some of these nerves are long, including the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine down into the legs. Sciatica is the name for a painful…
If you have a chronic pain condition such as fibromyalgia, your symptoms can be exacerbated by cold weather. Winter temperatures affect pain in several ways. First, patients tend to spend more time staying warm indoors, and this decrease in activity may increase stiffness and fatigue. Muscle tightness and spasms also become more likely. Another factor…
Many people with arthritis or other chronic pain conditions dread winter because of how the cold affects their pain. Chronic pain can become much worse when temperatures drop, potentially resulting in fatigue, isolation, and depression. Being aware of this reality and learning some effective ways to fight pain can help you enjoy the season again….