Today I'm going to tell you a short story about two different patients. They both suffer from severe joint pain/osteoarthritis of the knees. They are both around the same age. But that is where the similarities end--- Maria is in her mid 60s and has had arthritis in her knees for several years. When she was first diagnosed, she was overweight and worked at a desk job five days a week. She did not get much exercise because she was tired and achy when she came home from work. She retired in the last few years and now has more free time. That being the case, she decided to join a weight loss program and has lost 25 pounds in the last year. She has also taken up exercise, which for her means a daily walk around the neighborhood or a nearby public park. She was able to take a class in meditation and has used the skills she learned when she experiences increased pain levels. Maria also a volunteers at the local library weekly. She enjoys spending time with her young grandc
This blog is for chronic pain sufferers and their families. My intent is to help everyone who is affected on some level by chronic pain. I research and present news and ideas to help improve quality of life and minimize suffering and downtime!