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Pain Archive
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The dangerous dismissal of women’s pain
Studies show that women’s pain experiences are often minimized, dismissed, or undertreated by clinicians. Women and men perceive pain differently. Factors contributing to women’s undertreatment for pain include lack of objective pain measures, uncertain diagnoses, clinician bias, and how women are socialized. Women can ensure their pain is taken seriously by communicating closely with clinicians about expectations, stating they recognize their pain may not be 100% relieved, and doing their own research on possible reasons for pain.
Topical painkillers for sprains and strains
Topical painkillers might be safer than pills to relieve discomfort from muscle strains (like a pulled hamstring) or ligament sprains (like a sprained ankle). This is because topicals target the area of pain. As a result, other parts of the body are exposed to lower levels of medicine. That’s important, since some painkillers, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can pose severe risks—such as heart attack and stroke.
Sleeping better when you have pain
Approximately 50 million adults experience some daily pain. These people usually encounter fluctuations in pain during the day, but in many cases, the pain worsens at night, disrupting sleep. Many strategies can be adopted to prevent and manage nighttime pain, such as doing a pre-bedroom relaxation routine, creating a healthy sleep environment, reframing negative thinking, changing sleeping positions, and using supportive pillows.
3 do-at-home stretches to release hip and buttock pain
To reduce the pain of aching hip or buttocks muscles, one might consider stretching them. The activity makes muscles healthier and more flexible, which might keep them from pressing against nerves or bursae that can become inflamed and tender. It’s best to stretch regularly with static stretches of the muscles at least three to five times per week, after a brief warm-up or a regular exercise routine. If hip or buttock pain flares, doing gentle stretches might ease discomfort in the moment.

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions

What could be causing your blurry vision?

Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes

Swimming lessons save lives: What parents should know

Preventing and treating iliotibial (IT) band syndrome: Tips for pain-free movement

Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health

What can magnesium do for you and how much do you need?

Dry socket: Preventing and treating a painful condition that can occur after tooth extraction

What happens during sleep — and how to improve it

How is metastatic prostate cancer detected and treated in men over 70?
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