Pain in the neck. Royal pain. Pain and suffering…Pain rarely refers to anything good! Yet, pain is one of the most common human experiences. In fact, about 100 million Americans struggle with chronic pain. READ MORE

Osteoporosis and Fractures: What You Should Know

Learn about prevention, screening diagnosis and treatment

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Can Acupuncture Help?

Acupuncture has become more mainstream over the past decade, but it still seems a bit mysterious. We took a look into this ancient practice.

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Gynecological Procedures Can Be a Real Pain

Why aren’t women who are undergoing painful GYN procedures routinely offered pain management?

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Breast Surgery and Opioids: What You Need to Know

Finding the right pain management solution after breast surgery

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Why You Need to Advocate for Yourself and Create a Pain Management Treatment Plan Before Surgery

You may be taking opioids unnecessarily. A conversation with your doctors on your pain management options can help.

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Want to Manage Postsurgical Pain Without Opioids? There Are Other Options.

How to work with your OB-GYN to make a pain management plan for a better recovery after surgery

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Fast Facts: Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management After Common Surgeries for Women

Learn what to consider when it comes to pain management options

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I Recovered From Surgery on My Own Terms

I struggled with side effects from opioids after my first C-section, so I chose to do things differently the second time around

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There Are Alternatives to Opioids for Pain After Surgery

Conversation starters for patients and providers

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Short-Sleepers Are More Likely to Suffer From Irregular and Heavy Periods

Menstrual periods can disturb sleep, but sleep troubles can worsen menstrual symptoms.

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It Wasn’t Muscle Damage: It Was Four Fractures and Osteoporosis

How an ER doctor's misdiagnosis led me to take charge of my condition through diet and exercise

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For Women, Osteoporosis Leaves Physical and Emotional Scars

This silent disease can take an emotional toll on women because of physical, lifestyle and dependency changes

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