When I first started studying pain during my anaesthetics training, the medical field treated it as something purely physical. You hurt your back, so the problem must be in the back. You injure your shoulder, so that must be where the pain lives. But over time, we...
When people talk about faith and healing, the conversation often turns spiritual, but there’s also science behind it. Over the years of working with chronic pain patients, I’ve seen something remarkable. Those who have a sense of faith, purpose, or belief in something...
What Is Chronic Pain? Let’s start with the big question: what is chronic pain, and why doesn’t it go away? Pain is usually thought of as something simple: touch a hot stove, feel pain, pull your hand away. But that’s only part of the story. The International...
If you’ve ever had a rough night’s sleep and found yourself more sore or achy the next day, you’ve experienced the deep connection between sleep and pain. For many people living with chronic pain, this isn’t just an occasional frustration; it’s an exhausting cycle...
When summer arrives, many people living with chronic pain breathe a sigh of relief. The long, sunny days seem to promise more energy, fewer aches, and the chance to do all the activities you missed during the colder months. And in some ways, that’s true. Warm weather...
For many people, the back-to-school season comes with a burst of fresh starts: new routines, earlier mornings, and organised schedules. But if you live with ongoing pain, this transition can feel less like a clean slate and more like a juggling act with too many balls...
If your joints seem to predict the weather better than the evening news, you're not imagining things. Many people living with chronic pain notice their symptoms spike when the skies turn grey, the temperature drops, or a storm rolls in. It can feel frustrating—not...
We live in a culture that glorifies productivity, where doing more is often mistaken for healing faster. But what if the most powerful step toward real, lasting relief isn’t another supplement, stretch, or strategy, but intentional rest and recovery? If you’ve been...
If you live with chronic pain, you’ve probably heard the advice: “Try to stay active.” And while that might sound good in theory, it can feel nearly impossible when your joints are stiff, your muscles are sore, and even getting out of bed takes effort. But here’s what...
Ever notice how a sunny day can change everything? You wake up feeling stiff and tired—but then you step outside, feel that warmth on your skin, and suddenly life seems a little easier. The air smells better. Your shoulders relax. Even the pain you’ve been dragging...