Another Reason to Stop: Smoking and Its Links to Chronic Pain

by TPC Admin | Aug 22, 2023 | Coping Techniques, Daily Living, Pain Education, Treatment Options | 0 comments

It’s common knowledge that smoking is detrimental to our health. From cardiovascular diseases to respiratory disorders, the list of smoking-related illnesses is extensive. However, there is another compelling reason to kick the habit: smoking has been found to...

I just want a good night’s sleep

by Maggie Buckley | Mar 9, 2023 | Coping Techniques, Devices, Treatment Options | 0 comments

Good grief.  I just want a good night’s sleep.  So yesterday, I got these foot pads from Amazon that are supposed to help you sleep.  Now, imagine this picture: I have these pads stuck on my feet. I have my appliance stuck in my mouth to protect my teeth when I...

Occupational Therapy’s Role in Pain Management – A Therapist’s Perspective

by TPC Admin | Apr 30, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy | 0 comments

by Emily Block, OTR/L April is a month known for growth and rebirth, making it the perfect host for Occupational Therapy Awareness Month! So often our clients come to us after an illness, injury, or condition has disrupted their life.  Whether they expect to get back...

Using Telemedicine to Manage Chronic Pain

by TPC Admin | May 1, 2021 | Treatment Options | 0 comments

As current circumstances continue to prevent patients from seeking care the traditional way, more and more studies are noting the benefits of telemedicine especially for conditions such as chronic pain. According to the latest report by the Centers for Disease Control...

Opioid Impact Series — A Caregiver’s Plea: Stop the Madness!

by TPC Admin | Nov 30, 2019 | Caregivers, Opioid Impact Series, Pain Policy | 3 comments

Submitted by a Member of The Pain Community. Since the CDC issued the opioid guidelines back in 2016, they have not only done extreme damage to the chronic pain and chronic illness communities, they have made being a caregiver to my loved one so much harder. What has...

Opioid Impact Series: I Am So Tired – Stop the Madness!

by TPC Admin | Nov 7, 2019 | Opioid Impact Series, Pain Policy | 4 comments

Written by TPC Community Member It is now nearing 30 years since this pain journey started for me. Seems as though that was a lifetime ago. My pain started out to be manageable and daily life went on. As time marched on, it became a little harder to manage. With the...