Tag: Chronic Pain
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Why Pain Can Persist Even When Tests Look Normal
Chronic pain can be hard to understand, but learning how it works can help you feel and function better. If you live with chronic pain, you may know how frustrating it is to have an X-ray or MRI that doesn’t explain what you’re feeling. You hurt, the pain affects your daily life, and the test…
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Your Best Posture Is Your Next Posture
“Sit up straight.” Most of us heard it growing up. We’ve also been told that poor posture causes back pain, that we need to keep our shoulders pulled back, or that we should maintain a perfectly upright position throughout the day. But here’s the problem: There isn’t one perfect posture that your body needs to…
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Stress and Pain: Why a Bad Week Can Make Your Body Feel Worse
Have you ever noticed that your body seems to hurt more when life gets stressful? Maybe your back starts bothering you during a hectic week at work. Your old knee pain flares up when you’re not sleeping well. Or an injury that had been feeling pretty good suddenly seems more noticeable when you’re overwhelmed. You’re…
