Jen Kain Kilgore

This was also updated in the original post. I work as an associate attorney with a civil litigation firm in Cambridge

There was enough nerve damage in my cervical spine that my hands were constantly irritated after the first accident. It started in late August and continues to slide ever downward, pulling my increasingly numb shoulders forward, compressing the web of nerves near my pectoral minor. Then the leading TOS specialist in the country gave me the following diagnosis: “It is more likely than not that you have thoracic outlet syndrome. I’m going to fight you, and I’m going to fix you, and I’m going to beat you.

When chronic pain becomes a physical and a mental burden that is hard to overcome, you may be desperate to find a quick solution. Now that we understood the common causes of chronic pain, what are some general yet effective remedies? Your doctor may prescribe medications to help you manage chronic pain, but you can ask about natural supplements for further help in reducing inflammation. Fish oil is not only good for the heart, but it can also help reduce inflammation of joints, muscles, and other parts of the body prone to chronic pain.

You want pocket springs if you buy a spring mattress, and high-quality foam if you buy a foam mattress. A mattress topper is a thin independent mattress on top of your actual mattress. I’ve found the combination of a firm mattress with a soft mattress topper to be the best for minimizing pain. Mattress toppers come in several different materials; foam, memory foam, and latex are the most popular.