Ancient Buddhist monks practiced intentional breathwork for centuries to calm the mind and ease suffering. Now, new fMRI research proves these practices synchronize brain regions and may offer real pain relief — bridging ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience.

Lori Verton shares 8 years of progress in Arachnoiditis research—and what’s next for the Registry, community, and you.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect connective tissues. It is primarily caused by defects in collagen production. People with EDS often experience stretchy skin, joint hypermobility, and a tendency to bruise easily. Other symptoms can include chronic pain and joint dislocations. Many Arachnoiditis patients also have some type of connective tissue disorder

Ketorolac and Medrol are two important medications used to manage pain and inflammation. Ketorolac, a strong NS In this bulletin, we will explore the use of Ketorolac and Medrol. Both medications are significant in the medical field for their therapeutic effects. Ketorolac is a powerful non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is primarily used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Medrol, on the other hand, is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and suppresses

Adhesive arachnoiditis is a rare neurological disorder involving inflammation of the arachnoid layer, one of the three protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation can cause scar tissue (adhesions) to form, binding spinal nerves together and often leading to severe, chronic pain and neurological dysfunction.

Feeling burnt out ? Fight or flight, experienced from the unrelieved pain from AA and its associated disorders, causes us to sometimes...

When I asked him what that was. "It's just some inflammation in the nerves in your back. It occurs often in women who need to lose weight."

The holidays can be tough for those with Arachnoiditis due to chronic pain and fatigue, but with planning, enjoyment is possible. Here are some tips: Pace Yourself! Focus on joyful activities, delegate tasks, and enjoy cozy nights with loved ones. Choose familiar, gentle foods to avoid inflammation and bring your own snacks to gatherings. Opt for quieter settings and use noise-canceling headphones to reduce overwhelming stimuli. Prioritize Comfort Wear comfortable clothing

Deep Breathing for stress and pain reduction

Little known facts about spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension (SIH) caused by spinal fluid leaks

The importance of magnesium, MTHFR gene mutation, difference types of magnesium and what they do

How intractable pain and inflammation can cause the adrenal glands to become depleted

#arachnoiditis are not associated. The findings of the study suggest that in fact, as a whole, #MRI and clinical findings in lumbar...

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Perspective: Lumbar adhesive arachnoiditis (AA)/ Chronic AA (CAA) are clinical diagnoses that do not require radiographic confirmation...

I've been diagnosed with Dysautonomia and suffer from several of the symptoms, including recently adrenaline Dysautonomia. I thought this...

Everyone with AA needs to know about dysautonomia. #Dysautonomia is the medical term for when the autonomic nervous system (ANS)

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Article about how spinal cord injuries can affect the autonomic nervous system along with suggestions to treat cold feet.

This is Dr. Tennant's latest bulletin on exercises to encourage spinal fluid flow in those with adhesive arachnoiditis