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...
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...
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...
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...
