In the video below, we’ll go through some simple myofascial release tools. You can use these to massage your own trigger points, turn off your pain and ease your movement. How to Use Myofascial Release Tools The Original Back Knobber this a well-crafted self-massage products of practical value made of quality materials, and with a design […]
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The Before Picture In 2012, Jennifer McKay slipped on a wet floor at work and tore a ligament in her mid foot. This injury lead to her developing crps in her foot. First, the accident caused severe pain in her foot. A year later, this was complicated by a procedure that was meant to help […]
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John McKenzie, of Wellington, New Zealand, joined the Life After Pain community in order to get his life back from chronic pain. In this case study, we’ll review how he’s managed to turn things around and get back to active living. The Before Picture To begin with, John’s main symptoms were neck pain starting 9 […]
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The Before Picture Ruth Weston had been in chronic pain since 1994 – a total of 24 years. Her pain had begun after an assault at work which caused her a back injury, and pain in her knees and wrist. Eventually, Ruth had to give up her work as a nurse because of constant back […]
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It can be very hard to find effective allodynia treatments in mainstream medicine. Judy found the Life After Pain community after 3 years of being in daily pain. Nobody could explain why she had pain, or treat it. Judy would see her neurologist once a year for 5 minutes, leaving her feeling abandoned by medical […]
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The placebo effect for chronic pain relief is a fascinating topic. In fact, studies have shown we are capable of creating pain relief as powerful as opioids – if we believe that’s what we should be experiencing. Watch the video to find out more. Transcript: Naomi: So the question is how do, how does the […]
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It’s a question we often get asked: are there foods that chronic pain worse? And how do I figure out what they are? It is absolutely true that eating the wrong foods can increase widespread pain. These foods can also create symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome, stomach cramps, bloating and wind. In contrast, eating the […]
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What is a Trigger Point? Neck trigger points are extremely common. They are often caused when the joint is in a position where it’s very uncomfortable, causing it to send a frantic message to the muscle. In turn, the muscles around the joint spasm and you end up with trigger points. And it’s not one, […]
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What is the Best Nerve Pain Medication? Medication is usually the first option taken for nerve pain, and it’s an important topic. The first thing you need to know is that normal painkillers do not affect neuropathic pain. This includes anti-inflammatories, Paracetamol, Acetaminophen, Codeine, and so on; all these make very little difference to neuropathic […]
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One major problem people with chronic pain suffer from is brain fog, – the inability to concentrate or retain information. That’s what our guest today can help with: Kam Knight, founder of MindLily and author of several bestselling books on learning, memory, and productivity. Chronic pain has an adverse effect on memory and concentration. It’s […]
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