Low back pain is one of the most common chronic pain complaints. It's also a leading cause of disability in the United States, and a...

When it comes to helping our kids with chronic illnesses, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive. If we take steps to normalize...

The idea of pacing isn't a topic that makes most people excited. Most people don't like to be told that they can't accomplish something...

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While body scanning might sound basic, the truth is that our bodies are continually doing a lot of things to keep us alive that we don't...

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Most parents know that the secret to managing toddlers is distraction. If your child is misbehaving, sometimes the problem is that you...

If you struggle with your sense of direction and you have chronic pain, you're not alone. While some may be inclined to blame it on...

For many people living with chronic pain, it's a natural response to make the assumption that the pain they are experiencing doesn't...

All Shakespearian jokes aside, when our bodies are hurting and our joints are unstable, pain can make us desperate for relief. Sometimes...

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Helping kids with chronic pain grow into successful adults is hard. Here are some parenting tips from a kid who made it.

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