by PainPathways Magazine | Aug 20, 2018 | Articles, Print
We’ve been given the impression that stress is a problem—something we have to eliminate or control. But stress reactions provide a vital source of personal safety that needs to be understood and valued. There are benefits of stress? Yes. It’s when the brain’s alarm...
by PainPathways Magazine | May 25, 2018 | Articles, Integrative, Only Online, Wellness, Wellness Blog
Kevin hurts all the time since his accident. After learning how thoughts become automatic, he’s noticing that his pain gets worse with certain ways of thinking. Because this surprises and baffles him, he’s trying to pay attention to the relationship between his...
by PainPathways Magazine | Feb 19, 2018 | Articles, Integrative, Only Online, Wellness, Wellness Blog
We’ve been given the impression that stress is the problem — something we have to eliminate or control. But stress reactions are a vital source of personal safety that need to be understood and valued. It’s when the brain’s alarm becomes hyperactive or mismatched to...
by PainPathways Magazine | Nov 28, 2017 | Articles, Facebook Chat, Only Online
Migraine Facebook Chat Transcript Highlights Dr. Cynthia Armand, MD Dr. Dawn Buse, PhD Dr. Noah Rosen, MD 2017 Welcome! It’s chat time! Thank you for joining us today for a discussion on “Therapies & Inspiration to Live Your Best Life with Migraines”. This...
by PainPathways Magazine | Jan 24, 2017 | Articles, Integrative, Only Online, Wellness, Wellness Blog
On one of my recent daily walks, I finished an audio book I’d been listening to before completing my route home. I decided a little upbeat music might help me finish and so I touched the audio player screen to launch my Top 25 Most Played playlist. I hadn’t listened...
by PainPathways Magazine | Nov 21, 2016 | Articles, Integrative, Only Online, Wellness, Wellness Blog
I know the title of this post is misleading. Things are rightly called “uncontrollable” simply because they cannot be controlled. We all have things like this in our lives— the weather, health issues, the behavior of other people and aging to name a few. I often...
by PainPathways Magazine | Jul 21, 2016 | Articles, Facebook Chat, Only Online
An Insider’s Take on RSD/CRPS Transcript Highlights Power of Pain Foundation’s Barby Ingle September 4, 2013 Barby Ingle is an author, chronic pain educator for the Power of Pain Foundation, motivational speaker and was a speaker for the American Pain...
by PainPathways Magazine | Jul 20, 2016 | Articles, Facebook Chat, Only Online
What You Need to Know Transcript Highlights Dawn Buse, PhD & Matthew Robbins, MD July 31, 2013 PainPathways: Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for “Migraine and Other Severe Headaches: What You Need to Know”. This Facebook chat will be co-hosted by Dawn...
by PainPathways Magazine | Jul 14, 2016 | Articles, Facebook Chat, Only Online
How to Live Your Best Life as a Migraine Sufferer Transcript Highlights Dawn Buse, PhD & Jelena Pavlovic, MD, PhD June 29, 2016 Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for “How to Live Your Best Life as a Migraine Sufferer”. This Facebook chat will be hosted by...
by PainPathways Magazine | Feb 10, 2015 | Featured, Only Online, Uncategorized, Wellness
February: The month of heart health. You know staying fit physically and mentally is good for your heart. But when you live with chronic pain, it can be difficult to follow all the advice, especially if faced with limitations. Our 14-day challenge is designed to help...
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Jan 26, 2015 | Caregiving, Featured, Only Online
If the person you care for is in pain, your caregiver stress can be high…especially when it comes to communication. Talking to someone in pain isn’t easy, and it’s hard to know when to not talk and simply listen. Perhaps the person you care for needs medical help but...
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Aug 2, 2013 | Articles, Chronic, Featured, Only Online, Personal Stories, Relationships, Wellness
Most pet owners will tell you how their furry family members provide companionship, unconditional love and joy. For those with chronic pain, pets can also provide comfort and even help with pain management. How Pets Can Ease Pain Research has shown that pets can be...
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Jun 25, 2013 | Featured, Fibromyalgia, Only Online, Uncategorized
Though classified as a disorder of the musculoskeletal system, the condition is now seen as a central nervous system problem. Symptoms include increased sensitivity to pain, achy and stiff joints, fatigue, and specific tender points on the back, chest, arms, and legs....
by Pain Pathways Magazine | Jun 12, 2013 | Articles, Featured, Only Online, Relationships, Wellness
It might be helpful to reflect on how pain can impact relationships, both within families and among friends. Unfortunately pain can lead to stress. Stress can compromise relationships. Strained relationships lead to more stress. When the constant stress of pain...
by Linda S. Ruehlman, PhD | Jan 14, 2013 | Wellness Blog
The start of the new year is often a time to reflect on where you have been and where you are headed. You may even have made a resolution or two. Working towards goals can make a difference in how you feel about living with chronic pain. If you would like to make...
by PainPathways Magazine | Dec 21, 2012 | Print, Uncategorized, Wellness
‘Tis the season to be merry, but it can also be the season to be stressed out. Here are some helpful tips to relieve holiday stress and have more relaxing time: 1. Take calm-down breaks. Soon after you awake, close your eyes, take several deep breaths and meditate or...
