Jean’s Temple Headache Didn’t Go Away When I (Dr. Emily) was in 8th grade, my mom (Jean) developed a temple headache. Her headache seemed to come out of nowhere. She figured it would just go away in a couple days. However, unlike headaches she had in the past,...
Getting Enough Sleep is Vital Can you fall asleep easily at night? Do you stay asleep or are you waking multiple times per night? Not sleeping enough at night can negatively affect pain or recovery time after an injury. It can even contribute to acute pain turning...
The Sneaky Reason Why Recovery Seems Elusive: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) is a syndrome that is often seen in female (and sometimes male) athletes where there is a low energy availability (not enough calories...
Why Does Acute Pain Turn Into Chronic Pain? Why is my pain not going away? My friend or family member got better so much faster than I did! We had the same injury! Everyone experiences pain differently, and there are many factors that play into how you experience...