The PainSmith Blog

Back pain is one of the most common medical issues for people in the U.S., affecting about 31 million Americans. Identifying whether the pain is muscular or spinal can help your doctor determine the best course of treatment…

If you are experiencing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness, you might be dealing with a pinched nerve in your neck or back. A pinched nerve can be extremely painful and may prevent you from carrying out your daily activities…

There are many vitamins and minerals that are essential to your overall health, and many of these are important for your spine health as well. Your spine is the foundation of your skeleton, so it’s essential to ensure that you are caring for it…

Aging is an inevitable part of life and with it comes some amount of physical and mental decline. As you journey through the years, finding ways to maintain your quality of life is paramount. However, aging does not have to be synonymous with pain…

Between work, family, housework, and other responsibilities, sleep is often treated like a low priority. Unfortunately, this neglect can have serious consequences for your health, especially when it comes to chronic pain…

If you struggle with nerve pain / neuropathy, you may be familiar with treatments like OTC pain relievers, nerve blocks, and nerve ablation. But, did you know that changing your diet could also…

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for Americans – over 600,000 Americans die from this disease every year, according to the CDC…

The third week of January is Healthy Weight Week in the United States. This week is a great opportunity to get moving during what is typically one of the most sedentary months of the year, as well as…

The New Year is a time for reflecting on the past and looking towards the future. For many of us, the arrival of a New Year means setting resolutions to improve our lives in various ways. You may resolve to start…