Welcome to the December Pain-Blog Carnival, a selection of great writing related to pain from this past month.  I hope these are helpful and interesting to you!

Before the first selection, as we’re ending 2009, I’d like to say thanks to my readers, to people who have commented, to writers of guest articles, and everyone who has contributed to How to Cope with Pain.  I appreciate your enthusiasm for this blog, your dedication to helping each other, and your strength to live fully despite pain.  I wish you a wonderful 2010!

2 new blogs to share…

One of the Body in Mind writers is a favorite researcher, Lorimer Moseley.  It has excellent articles on neuroscience, brain re-training, and new treatments for pain.  This article looks at brain re-training in CRPS (RSD).

A Flourishing Life explores a mindful approach to body awareness.

The Back Pain Blog looks at if massage helps back pain.

Pain for Philosophers has a very interesting article about opioid-antidepressant interactions.

Rain Gem shares research about migraines and reduced academic performance.

Chronic Healing inspires with a friend’s video about life with chronic illness.

Women’s Life Link posts a some great tips for healthful holidays, in body, mind and spirit.

Maria of Going Down Swinging writes a guest article at Crazy Sexy Life about the blessing and curse of chronic pain.

Novel Patient discusses taking a small – but significant – “stand” against her chronic conditions.

A few new websites of interest:

Triumph Over Pain is a website to increase awareness, raise funds and promote research of CRPS (RSD).

Pudendal.info is an informative site about pudendal nerve problems, a common cause of pelvic pain.  (Shared by a reader, Mary.)

Pain Treatment Topics is a wealth of web information on pain.  (Shared by a reader, PK.)

I hope you enjoy the selections.  Next month’s carnival will be Wednesday, January 27.  Happy New Year!