Ease Pain

Chronic Pain

Is My Chronic Pain Really Forever?

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on April 28, 2022

Find out what it really means to have chronic pain and what to expect.

Find out what it really means to have chronic pain and what to expect.

Gratitude

5 Exercises to Ease Chronic Pain With Gratitude

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on December 7, 2021

These five practices can help you connect with feelings of gratitude to reduce pain and improve well-being

These five practices can help you connect with feelings of gratitude to reduce pain and improve well-being

Stress

Body Weight and Back Pain: The Facts and What to Do

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on October 6, 2021

Body weight contributes to back and joint pain. Research reveals the potential for improvement with a multifaceted approach.

Body weight contributes to back and joint pain. Research reveals the potential for improvement with a multifaceted approach.

Chronic Pain

The Balancing Act of Parenthood with Chronic Pain

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on September 8, 2021

Being a parent with chronic pain has extra challenges in a landscape that is already difficult to manage. Consider strategies for how to optimize life for yourself and your kids.

Being a parent with chronic pain has extra challenges in a landscape that is already difficult to manage. Consider strategies for how to optimize life for yourself and your kids.

Chronic Pain

How to Cope With Pain Beyond the Pandemic

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on July 5, 2021

From shutdowns to a reopening world, the past year of distancing was a relief for many living with chronic pain. Here are some ideas for coping with the lifting of those restrictions.

From shutdowns to a reopening world, the past year of distancing was a relief for many living with chronic pain. Here are some ideas for coping with the lifting of those restrictions.

Chronic Pain

Say It Better: How to Talk About Pain

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on June 13, 2021

Life with chronic pain can be challenging for those in pain as well as for loved ones. Learn strategies for talking about the changes and how to get along better despite the pain.

Life with chronic pain can be challenging for those in pain as well as for loved ones. Learn strategies for talking about the changes and how to get along better despite the pain.

Chronic Pain

The Healing Effect of Plants on Pain

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on April 28, 2021

Can plants help us with pain during the pandemic and beyond?

Can plants help us with pain during the pandemic and beyond?

Sex

A Good Sex Life Is Possible Even with Chronic Pain

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on March 26, 2021

5 ways to revive your sex life, despite chronic pain.

5 ways to revive your sex life, despite chronic pain.

Chronic Pain

Does Cold Weather Really Make Pain Worse?

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on February 26, 2021

The latest on how changes in the weather can make our pain feel worse, and what to do about it.

The latest on how changes in the weather can make our pain feel worse, and what to do about it.

Chronic Pain

Old Pain Treatments Are New Again

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D., and Samantha Rafie, Ph.D. on January 24, 2021

Sometimes what is perceived as revolutionary is actually a rediscovery of something that was popular in the past. It happens in fashion, but did you know it happens in health care?

Sometimes what is perceived as revolutionary is actually a rediscovery of something that was popular in the past. It happens in fashion, but did you know it happens in health care?