September is Pain Awareness Month

Posted on September 22, 2026 by autocreate740

Do you know that September is Pain Awareness Month?

Although this post is presented on my Livingsenior.me blog, let me say that pain is something that has no age limit. Young and old people alike suffer from issues that cause them pain, whether it’s due to chronic conditions, injuries, or the natural processes of aging. Pain can be a heavy burden, impacting not just physical health but also emotional and mental well-being. It can affect daily activities, relationships, and overall quality of life, making it essential to address this issue with compassion and understanding.

The Pain Foundation programs are designed to help individuals of all ages find relief and support. They provide resources, education, and community connections that empower those suffering from pain to navigate their experiences more effectively. Through these initiatives, individuals can access information on pain management techniques, discover coping strategies, and learn about advancements in treatment options.

This month, I encourage everyone to share their awareness and empathy for those who suffer from pain by spreading this information. Together, let’s make a difference and bring attention to the importance of addressing pain in our lives and the lives of those around us.

Click the link below to find resources :
Resources – U.S. Pain Foundation

Learn about causes & diagnosis and sign up for the Newsletter at the link below:
Causes & diagnosis – U.S. Pain Foundation

Pain Awareness Month 2026 – U.S. Pain Foundation

Additional Resources
Pain Awareness Month – International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

All the best in Wellness!

September is Pain Awareness Month

Posted on September 4, 2024 by autocreate740

News you can use 🙂

For the latest information about webinars this week, click the image below.

Pain Awareness Month 2024

The Pain Foundation offers a wealth of tips for negotiating chronic pain and understanding its impact on daily life. Whether you’re seeking practical advice or a better grasp of what chronic pain entails, the foundation’s resources can provide valuable support.

Find out more about the tools you can use at the US Pain Foundation website.

For a good health tip to relieve pain, consider watching Roselee’s video on using herbal tea.

And, she also offers a complimentary booklet for download.
https://delaforet.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/7+Powerful+Herbal+Recipes+for+Pain+Ebook.pdf

All the best in Wellness!

Therapeutic Music

Posted on October 21, 2023 by autocreate740

As I was roaming the www I came across Tami Briggs who is a therapeutic harpist. In the video below she explains what she does.

Always news you can use 🙂

She has a free download that you can treat yourself to.

https://musicalreflections.com

For additional information click the links below.
https://www.soothingharp.com/research-on-therapeutic-music

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-and-why-music-therapy-is-effective-3145190

All the best in Wellness!

GREEN PAIN RELIEF

Posted on July 24, 2023 by autocreate740

News you can use 🙂

Here’s an idea for relieving pain quickly. Read the details at the link below. https://www.greenersidewellness.com/

You can also sign up for the Newsletter.

All the best in Wellness!

Free e-Book About Pain Relief

Posted on March 24, 2023 by autocreate740

News you can use 🙂

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health:
“Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care. It is also a common reason why people turn to complementary health approaches.”

Download a copy at the link above or

Take a look at what’s in the Free Pain: Considering ComplementaryApproaches pdf e-book at the link below:
https://files.nccih.nih.gov/pain-ebook-2023-03-508.pdf

All the best in Wellness!

Tell your Brain to Walk with Pain

Posted on May 31, 2022 by autocreate740

Tiger Woods Shoots 69, Makes Cut at PGA Championship

Have you ever considered challenging and managing your pain using your brain?
I am not for any stretch of my imagination suggesting that any of us can do what Tiger does – but we can consider what it means to us as just ‘ordinary’ people if we challenge our own physical pain . Listen to this brief explanation of what some of the pain experts are saying about how to control pain, by redirecting the concept of pain and how to manage this challenge.

This podcast is available on Apple podcast, Google podcast, and other platforms of your choice.
Just click this link to select:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.

Take a look at the concept of this integrative method of self-care at the websites below. And, then tell your brain – to tell your back AND LEG pain – that you can walk a little. As senior citizens, walking is one of the main exercises, which informs our bodies that we have energy, it creates.

Read about : A treatment called pain reprocessing therapy. (PRT)
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/retraining-brain-treat-chronic-pain

This podcast may be of interest to you.

https://www.curablehealth.com/podcast/your-pain

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Listen & Learn About Pain

Posted on April 12, 2022 by autocreate740

This podcast may open your eyes and give you the tools you need to manage chronic pain.

According to the U.S. Pain Foundation:
Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists most days or every day for six months or more.

Learn more at this link:
https://www.curablehealth.com/podcast

Another source for help with chronic pain is at this link:
https://uspainfoundation.org/resources/

Integrative Medicine Conversations

Posted on September 21, 2021 by autocreate740

In past blog posts I have written about the ways Integrative Medicine can impact our lives as an addition to our wellness regimens.

This is not to suggest that your medications are not appropriate for your medical needs. However, I believe that conversations about other methods in how we think about pain is worth exploring.

Dr. Andrew Weil, has been a pioneer of new ideas for maintaining a healthful lifestyle, his website has a wealth of information that you will want to explore.

In a recent podcast Dr. Weil discusses ideas with Dr. Howard Schubiner, an internist, pediatrician, and director of the Mind Body Medicine Center, which they refer to as “Mind-Body Approaches” to healing chronic pain.

As I have discussed in the past, the aging process brings about all types of adjustments we must confront. Therefore, when I find something interesting, which I believe can complement your well-being, I am eager to share it with you.

Below is podcast, which discusses integrative methods, for healing chronic pain and what causes it.

Listen when you find an opportunity. It just may help you.

Also available on Apple, Google and other podcast platforms

You can visit Dr. Weil’s website at the links below.

https://www.drweil.com/

https://www.integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/index.html

All the best for your continued well-being!

Sources
https://www.integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/body_of_wonder.html

https://unlearnyourpain.com/

Yoga For Pain Relief

Posted on August 8, 2019 by autocreate740

I had the fortunate experience to learn about using Yoga for pain from a public television station, and thought I would share that information with you along with some websites, which provide information on Yoga for seniors (not that you have to be one to benefit from reducing pain with Yoga methodologies).