Fred described a relatively new treatment for sufferers of all types of spinal pain, from the neck to the lower back. It's called spinal decompression. He explained that one thing common to most suffering is that the spine becomes compressed, meaning the vertebrae move closer together causing u
For sprinters and runners on flat ground, Achilles tendinitis is a serious enough problem. However, for hurdlers it is even more common and can see them sitting out of action for months on end if not identified early enough.
There's more to back pain than meets the eye.The key to its cure may lie more in dealing with the underlying meaning of pain than simply dealing with its physical manifestation and symptoms.
How many remedies, medications, exercises, home cures, have we all tried to find pain relief for our knees and to little or no avail? Probably as many as read this article.How many knee pain ointments are on the market?
Insomnia is common among people with chronic back pain. Learn how to safely manage sleep problems in the face of chronic pain.
Lower back pain is something we will all likely deal with at some point in our lives. However, we can lower the risk of this pain by doing something as simple as walking.The article talks about lower back pain and how walking might be an effective strategy at avoiding back pain over a person's
A stellate ganglion block is an injection performed by pain management doctors into the front part of either side of a person's neck. The injection can be very helpful for those suffering with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), refractory angina, Raynaud&
Recent estimates and stats have shown that next to cold and flu, most people visit their physicians because they ache in different parts of the body. While it is normal to develop aches -particularly back aches- after a stressful physical workout or hectic day, back pain can be often caused by const
WebMD discusses some common causes and treatment of hand pain, including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and trigger finger.
Nearly everyone suffers from headaches once in a while, but tension headaches are the most common. This type of headache often occurs in individuals more than 15 days of the month. Such headaches are considered to be chronic in nature, although some individuals experience only occasional (episodic)
TMJ jaw pain occurs when there is a problem with the Temporomandibular Joint. This article is going to discuss causes of TMJ jaw pain and treatments that can be done to relieve the pain.
Experts aren't sure what causes migraines. They run in families,and experts have found a genetic link. But it is not clear why some people get migraines and others don't. Certain things can bring on a migraine. These are called triggers. Your triggers may be different from someone else's
As the World Headache Alliance held their annual meeting and the XI Congress of the International Headache Society was underway, great things were happening for sufferers of headaches and Migraine. Lifting the Burden, the Global Campaign to reduce the burden of headache worldwide was formally announ
Pain control providers take on substantial risk prescribing narcotics to patients. Devoting one's life to relieving pain is a humane and noble profession to participate in, however, the incidence of drug diversion among patients is rampant.
Whether it's from lifting weights, running, or playing a game of tennis, muscle soreness can result from making your muscles work in ways they are not used to. This is an unfortunate side effect, as it can limit your future physical activity.The cause of muscle soreness is not entirely understo
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is comprised of a group of symptoms that is applied to a patients description of their complaint. The patient will complain of pains and numbness and tingling (paraesthesias) in the neck, shoulder, arm and hand. The pains will generally radiate down the middle of the a
One of the most complex pieces of anatomy is the hand.The hand is designed to explore the environment and communicate by sign and touch.The hand can be used as a hook to lift or it can be used for grip using either power or precision. When damaged or diseased this tool for gripping and feeling can b
Whenever you have pains in most cases, you take medications and most of these medications has its side effects. The medications itself does not cure the pain permanently, it only gives you relieve from pain temporarily. You could suffer from these side effects if you are continuously taking these me
Many patients with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. Treatment of a herniated disc depends on a number of factors including:
High-fat diets may reduce inflammatory and neurological pain. Learn about connections between metabolism and pain.
