Check out this Youtube video on how to manage your blood pressure. Here are a couple tips mentioned: Eat more potassium (this balances sodium) Regular physical activity Take Calcium and Magnesium supplements Try breathing techniques (this directly relates to the autonomic nervous system)  

  There are many different types of chronic pain. This pain can occur in the upper or lower back, and it can come in the form of migraine headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. No matter where the pain occurs however, the effects can be traumatic. Severe pain that lasts for long periods of time can affect every aspect of a...

Nerve damage can be extremely debilitating for people of all ages. Not only is it exceptionally painful, but it also limits an individual’s ability to perform everyday activities. Some instances of nerve pain can stem from autoimmune diseases or other chronic conditions, including diabetes, cancer and motor neuron diseases. Other cases are caused by trauma, compression and nutritional deficiencies. Luckily,...

Although the medical industry is in continuous pursuit of innovative treatment methods for acute and chronic pain, complementary treatment techniques can also be extremely helpful in the treatment of pain. Complementary and alternative pain management techniques, such as acupuncture, biofeedback and hormone replacement therapy, have given patients a new lease on life. Complementary treatment methods can be used alone or...

If you are suffering from chronic pain, then it is time for you to see a pain management doctor in Thousand Oaks. With regular treatment, you can decrease your need for over-the-counter medications, improve your mobility, and your overall quality of life. Since there are so many clinics for you to choose from, here are a few things you can...

Dealing with chronic pain is not easy. It is a condition that affects millions of people each year. Many people use pain medications to stop the pain, only for it to return in a few hours. There are more effective ways of managing your pain that can provide long-term relief, but they involve the use of steroids, physical therapy, electrical...

Stress, chronic pain, and depression are often all related. Anxiety, or stress, plays a significant role on the body, primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system. When the body is stressed, the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system becomes activated and the flight/fight system in the brain is turned on. When the stress is over, the body relaxes again and...

When a surgeon performs surgery, he or she aims to reduce or eliminate pain. That pain might be in the back or leg due to a spinal nerve compression. However, there are times when surgery for pain management is not successful. When the surgical intervention does not achieve what it was intended to do, it is known as Post-Laminectomy Syndrome....

When we are in pain, it’s often hard to focus on anything else. The throb of the knee or the ache of the back becomes the focal point of our day. It’s hard to concentrate on anything else because every time your body aches, you’re right back with your pain. The inability to move away from pain can cause anxiety,...

In the first article of this series, the types of psychological stress were presented as well as how the body responds to stressful situations. It’s easy to dismiss certain experiences in life as not having an impact; however, in fact they do, without our knowing. The accumulation of stress, frustration, rejection, and anger can eventually lead to physical pain, especially...