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The Causes of Arthritis and Three Tips for Relief

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints, and it is a common condition that affects over...

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Our 2019 Back Pain Report

We recently conducted a survey of over 1,000 American adults with back pain, and the results may surprise you. The findings from the report reveal that over half of respondents with back pain take over-the-counter medications at least five to seven days a week, but most do not get relief. According to the data, fewer than 20 percent of respondents who take over-the-counter medications find them to be helpful in relieving their back pain.
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How Weather Affects Pain

As those with chronic pain know all too well, changes in the weather – hot or cold, wet or dry – can affect your pain. The science is unclear about why, or how, but we feel it and the correlation itself is proven. The weather can aggravate pain, but pain patients’ symptoms are often unique.
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Ways to Reduce Pain While Traveling

Whether traveling for summer vacation or business, those who live with back pain know all too well that their condition can be worsened or aggravated by what this entails. Racing through airports with heavy bags, hoisting bags into overhead compartments, sleeping in a different bed and sitting motionless for hours, cramped in car or plane seats, can take a toll. If you suffer from acute or chronic pain and are looking for ways to improve the experience of traveling, see our five tips for relieving pain below:
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How To Improve The Quality of Your Sleep

There’s little doubt that acute and chronic pain negatively impact sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, only 45 percent of people with acute pain report “good” or “very good” sleep quality and the number decreases to 37 percent for those with chronic pain. Additionally, pain is a major factor in how much sleep Americans say they need versus how much they are actually getting. Chronic pain sufferers report an average 42 minute sleep debt – also known as the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep – 
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