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Women in labour given virtual reality to ease pain of childbirth
Media playback is unsupported on your device Women in labour are being given virtual reality headsets to see if they can help manage the pain of childbirth. University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff is carrying out a trial and it could be rolled out across Wales, if successful. Midwife Suzanne Hardacre, said the technology offered […]
Sitting at Your Desk Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in the Neck
Do you feel creaky, achy, and stiff by the end of the workday? Sitting most of the day is detrimental to your health, but other work-related factors can compromise your well-being, too. Working at a desk is a common cause of back and neck pain, often because you accommodate to your workstation rather than the […]
Kim Kardashian Said She’s ‘Never Felt Pain Like’ Her Met Gala Corset
Kim Kardashian Talks Painful Met Gala Corset | InStyle.com – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Kim Kardashian Said She’s ‘Never Felt Pain Like’ Her Met Gala Corset this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s block ads! […]
Low Belly Pain and More Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore When You’re Pregnant
If you’ve experienced low belly pain when pregnant or pain on your right side, you’re not alone. Whether you’re in your first trimester or getting close to your due date, pregnancy does crazy things to your body. That’s no surprise since you’re growing an entirely new person inside of you! Plus, with the sudden influx […]
Antidepressants: Another Weapon Against Chronic Pain
Some of the more effective and commonly used medications for chronic pain are drugs that were developed to treat other conditions. Although not specifically intended to treat chronic pain, antidepressants are a mainstay in the treatment of many chronic pain conditions, even when depression isn’t recognized as a factor. Types of pain relieved Antidepressants seem […]
Do CBD ‘Tampons’ Ease Pain? Here’s What You Should Know.
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I Can’t Stay Body Positive When My Body Is In Pain
There are some mornings when I just cannot get out of bed. Literally. I cannot get out of bed no matter how much I may need or want to. I’ve been dealing with chronic pain and intestinal illness for a few years. Some days, I wake up ready to take on the world. Other days, […]
8 Ways People With Endometriosis Deal With the Pain
Since you clicked on this article, chances are you’re living with endometriosis and looking for ways to escape the pain. We don’t blame you. Endometriosis has a notorious reputation as an excruciating, complex condition with a tangle of potential mechanisms that doctors are still attempting to unsnarl. Some people with the condition are relatively fortunate […]
Do Topical CBD Products Actually Do Anything for Pain?
You don’t need me to tell you that CBD (cannabidiol) is everywhere. You can eat it, you can drink it, you can vape it, you can even bathe in it. And, although there’s still plenty to learn about this fascinating little compound, fans of it claim that it has some pretty impressive benefits—particularly when it […]
Jessamyn Stanley’s 3 Yoga Poses for Relieving Neck and Shoulder Pain
Jessamyn Stanley’s 3 Yoga Poses for Relieving Neck and Shoulder Pain – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s block ads! (Why?) Fitness – Health.com
How To Tell If You Have A Headache, Sinus Pain Or A Migraine
Headaches in any form can be disruptive to our lives, but not all of them are the same. According to experts, most people don’t know the difference between various types of headaches, like sinus headaches and migraines. That can make a painful situation so much worse. Knowing which issue you’re dealing with is vital to […]
Headaches: Reduce Stress to Prevent the Pain
You’re late. You can’t find your keys. You’re not prepared for your morning meeting. And the dog just tracked mud through the living room. No wonder you have a headache. Headaches are more likely to occur when you’re stressed. Stress is the most common cause of tension-type headaches and can trigger other types of headaches […]
The woman who doesn't feel pain
Jo Cameron only realises her skin is burning when she smells singed flesh. She often burns her arms on the oven, but feels no pain to warn her. That’s because she is one of only two people in the world known to have a rare genetic mutation. It means she feels virtually no pain, and […]
Pain and Depression: Is There a Link?
Is there a link between pain and depression? Can depression cause physical pain? Answer From Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. Pain and depression are closely related. Depression can cause pain—and pain can cause depression. Sometimes pain and depression create a vicious cycle in which pain worsens symptoms of depression, and then the resulting depression worsens feelings […]