September is Pain Awareness Month

September is Pain Awareness Month

Let’s Rethink How We Understand Pain “Pain is the sensation of threat,” explain David Butler and Lorimer Moseley in Explain Pain. Pain is also the number one reason people seek help from the medical profession. However, pain is not a straightforward indicator of tissue damage, but rather a protective output of the brain—an alarm system meant…

Yoga for Stress Relief

Yoga for Stress Relief

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that combines stretching, mindfulness, and breathing. It is an effective method for reducing stress and relieving muscular tension or pain. Although the stresses of modern life are unavoidable to a degree, they can be monitored and managed to avoid long-term consequences. Chronic stress left unaddressed can produce a…