Unfortunately there is rarely a single cure-all solution, or magic bullet to eliminate chronic pain. But by combining a number of alternative therapies, pain can often be helped and even eliminated altogether. Trying alternative therapies does not conflict with medical care, but can actually increase the benefits of medical treatments. There are many simple solutions that can restore your zest for life, life without constant pain.

Why would it be that wearing flat shoes (sneakers, flats, slightly raised platforms, etc) would make my feet hurt, specifically my heels and the back of my calves, but when I wear high heels I have no pain? People always say that wearing high heels are supposed to hurt your feet, but they actually make me feel better because i do not have the sharp pain in my calves and left knee or the dull pain in my heels that I get from wearing flats. I have been wearing sneakers or flats for most of my…

The first steps in reducing chronic pain after surgery begin with preventative actions before undergoing surgery. Patients should talk to their doctors about the risks associated with surgery, including post-surgical adhesions.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic muscle disorder that can affect a number of muscles in the body particularly in the neck, shoulders, back, elbows, wrists, hips and ankles. On top of the pain, those who suffer from fibromyalgia, also suffer from chronic fatigue. As a result the thought of exercising may not seem reasonable to those who suffer from the disease.

Relaxed breathing has been known to greatly reduce pain in the hip, back, shoulder and neck areas of the body. This might seem bizarre but with a simple study, we can actually uncover why it is true.

An ankle foot orthosis brace is an excellent option to treat a variety of conditions that can affect the foot, ankle, and lower leg. The foot, ankle, and lower leg can be subject to a number of deformities or defects that can lead to serious complications, such complications as muscle weakness, poor circulation, and mobility difficulties.

Spinal Degenerative Spondylolisthesis is an extremely common condition that results from spinal arthritis. One vertebra slips on another, and it becomes a mechanical problem that cannot be “fixed”. It may be painless and seen as an incidental finding on x-rays.

Learn more about shin splits aka tibial stress syndrome and how to treat them. Prevent shin bone pain with this advice.

Treating knee pain right away will prevent a chronic injury. The sprain/strain of the knee joint can be alleviated with therapy such as ultrasound, icing, rest, and other physio therapies that relax and condition the muscles around the joint. Nutrition may also play a part in your recovery – deficiencies such as protein, magnesium, calcium and other minerals may have contributed to a sports injury in the first place.

Tennis elbow is one of the most frustrating repetitive strain injuries and is one of the hardest to get rid of. Regardless of the name tennis is not the only way to get the injury (it was first reported by tennis players which is why it is given the name) but you can also develop it from repetitive arm/wrist movements which is where plumbers and mechanics (excess use of a wrench), painters (repetitive brush strokes) and even weight lifters (lifting too much weight) are at risk of this injury. If you are looking to get back on the road to recovery then what you should do is use tennis elbow exercises. Wouldn’t these make the injury worse you ask? Not at all, by using the exercises you can strengthen the affected area to speed up the healing process and also to help you prevent the injury the next time round. Here are 3 of my personal favourites that helped me get back to the sport I love.