Chronic Pain Management at Home

Chronic back pain is a common medical condition. It’s a leading reason for respiratory problems. It’s also a leading cause ofrestrictedmovement, reduced mental focus, and depression. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), chronic back pain is one of the most expensive medical conditionsfacingtoday’s population, with an annual estimated cost of $100 billion in the US alone. Possible Reasons for Chronic Back Pain Despite eons of related scientific research, chronic back pain remains misunderstood. This makes it one of the most difficult medical conditions to treat. According to the NIH, health professionals play a part in the lack of understanding by sharing very little information about the pain in common language . Some cases are however traced to spinal injuries that have long since healed. While some cases are attributed to nerve damage, arthritisespecially osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia,headache, shingles and multiple sclerosis, other cases have no apparent cause, wit...

Treating osteoarthritis of the knee depends greatly on the stage of the condition. There are five stages of osteoarthritis ranging from no signs or symptoms to severe. Stage 0 – This is a normal, healthy knee that needs no treatment. Stage 1 – Predisposition to osteoarthritis At this stage, you may be beginning to experience some early symptoms such as soreness or swelling after exercise and you most likely have a family history of osteoarthritis or have had surgery on your knee to move cartilage or the menisci which increases your risk or osteoarthritis. The focus of this stage of treatment is prevention, mainly in the form of strength and stability training of the knee and glucosamine supplements. Stage 2 – MildStage At this stage, you will begin to experience symptoms of osteoarthritis including pain after long periods of exercise, and stiffness and tenderness when bending or kneeling. Treatment for mild stage osteoarthritis includes: •    Low impact cardio...

If you have ever suffered a knee injury, you know just how painful such a small area can be. Imagine if you were to experience that pain every day? Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common condition that can cause severe daily pain. Thankfully, there are ways to prevent and mange this chronic pain condition. What is osteoarthritis of the knee? Osteoarthritis of the knee is a degenerative condition that occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint wears away. This wearing away of the protective cartilage causes the bones (femur and tibia) to rub together, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and lack of movement in the joint. Osteoarthritis of the knee can be caused by a number of factors including: •    Age (general wear and tear on your joints) •    Family history •    Weight (carrying extra weight places pressure on your joints and has a similar effect to age) •    Gender (women are more likely to suffer from arthritis...

Knee is one of our most crucial body parts. It plays an important part in our overall body fitness. That is the reason Knee injuries are usually of grave concern as knee injuries have the potential to significantly impair an individual’s mobility or put in plain words- ability to walk or run. But, knee injuries are not only the culprit that makes the knee inactive or defective. There are various systemic conditions, specifically few bone diseases like arthritis(osteoarthritis) that also significantly affects the knee joint. However, irrespective of the reason causing knee defects/injuries, exercises play a vital role in the healing process. In fact, Exercises play much more important role than medications in fast recovery from the knee injuries and disorders. In this article, though, we will focus on few extremely helpful exercises that facilitates the fast recovery process from knee injuries. But, before diving further deep into the topic, let’s get ourselves acquainted with kn...

Music is often said to be a cure for the problems of the soul. In times of emotional duress people around the world turn to music to bask in the too familiar melodies of heartbreak or sadness that echo their inner turmoil.We also do this to celebrate and highlight the positive emotions in our lives. From birthday songs to first dances, music helps to shape our perception and influence our emotions.  By understanding the effect music can have on our emotions, we are able to utilize it to our best advantage. Research has suggested that this effect is something that can not only be felt emotionally but also physically in terms of pain management. While the effects of music for psychiatric illnesses is well documented, it is important not to overlook the significant physical effects it can have on a person. Music has been proven to help lower anxiety, blood pressure, depression, and distress caused by pain. Even more interesting, research has seen music can influence a pa...

Learn all the things you need to know about inflammation: - Inflammation is a part of the body's immune response. It exists to remove harmful stimuli. - There are two types of inflammation. Chronic inflammation, which can last months or even years. The other is Acute inflammation, which occurs due to injury or infection, lasts typically hours to days, and has potential to become severe. This article focuses on preventing chronic inflammation through knowledgeable dieting. - Keeping the level and frequency of inflammation is ideal, due to the health risks of chronic inflammation, such as heart disease, various types of cancer, stroke or Alzheimer. According to current research, Anti-Inflammation Dieting will do a great deal in helping avoid those conditions, by taking into account that the contents of our food triggers all sorts of activity within the body. Some of these activities promote inflammation, and others do just the opposite. The latter will be explored in this...

Of all the joints in the body, the shoulder is the one that moves the most and is also the most unstable. The combination of regular movement and lack of stability makes general shoulder pain a common complaint. Thankfully, the treatment and prevention of shoulder pain is effective and can often be completed at home. Shoulder pain is not only very common but has the potential to disrupt your life. One of the reasons shoulder pain is so common, is that the joint itself is small but has a number of components (bone, tendons, ligaments, bursa) squeezed into a limited space. This, combined with a lack of stability and almost constant movement, greatly increases the change of injury. There are a number of causes of shoulder pain and some of the most common causes include:     Rotator cuff injuries (which effect the four muscles holing the shoulder together)     Bursitis or inflammation of the bursa ( a fluid filled sac that reduces friction in the join...

What is iACHE.COM? iACHE.com is a platform that attempts to bridge a huge gap in the care of people suffering from chronic pain or addiction disorder. The management of these conditions requires integration between primary care providers, physical therapists, nutriologists, psychologists and specialists. Optimizing the communication between them, and giving you a platform to stay connected with them and other people with similar conditions, will empower those suffering from chronic pain to take control of their lives and have a n accessible resource everywhere they go. Here you will find access to articles explaining different conditions, tips on how to manage some aspects of these conditions, wellness tips and support from peers in form of shared stories and questions as well as a platform to connect with the different providers via telemedicine. Please explore our site and if you can’t find what you are looking for, please let us know, we would love to make it happen. If y...