Getting to the Bottom of Common Pain Myths

"No pain, no gain" is a popular -- albeit misguided -- mind-set in sports and fitness, and it's not a smart approach for managing chronic pain either. And just as you don't need to feel uncomfortable while exercising to get physically stronger, there's no need to view recurring pain as something you should also gut out. A grin-and-bear-it mentality could lead you to not acknowledge pain when you feel it and delay seeking medical attention. "There's a reason pain occurs and it's often to... Full Story