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Chronic pain has many causes and is a complex problem to treat, given the nature of the nervous system. Despite this, there is one treatment that proves effective for most chronic pain conditions: moderate weight loss.

Muscle spasms are common, and nearly everyone will have them at some point in their lives. In most cases, they’re minor and not a cause for concern. When they become constant or persistent, there may be times when you need expert evaluation.

Prediabetes is the warning stage for type 2 diabetes, when you can still reverse the condition and avoid the damage that diabetes can cause throughout your body. November is National Diabetes Month, so learn more about prediabetes.

Pain from spinal disc disorders can be difficult to treat because of the complexities of the nervous system in and around the spinal cord. Physical therapy is an excellent addition to pain management programs for pain related to spinal disc pain.

For all the amazing things that contemporary digital devices can do, going easy on your body isn’t a strong suit. The biggest ergonomic challenge posed by laptops, smartphones, and tablets is a pain condition called tech neck.

Perhaps the biggest challenge in wearing heels comes from the slope that’s forced upon your feet. The bulk of your weight rests on the ball and toes of your feet. This is bad not only for structures in your feet, but your whole body may also suffer.