Before 2016, loose guidelines on prescribing opioids allowed chronic pain patients to have more access to life-changing opioid medications. Today, new guidelines, albeit more lax than before, have increased oversight into prescription opioids. Rising stigma against opioid use disorder and addiction have also made it difficult for chronic pain patients to fill … Read more
One of the most common physical ailments is lower back pain, particularly for adults. Based on studies, eight in ten Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and it is usually in the lower back. There are many reasons behind lower back pain, such as sports injury, sprain, … Read more
Most Americans spend a large portion of their day seated. Many of them are not seated in chairs that provide their bodies with adequate support. This lack of support over time causes significant damage and can cause people to develop chronic pain. Chronic pain caused by staying seated for extended periods is … Read more