Lower back pain is a common ailment in modern times. We spend more hours sitting at desks, activity levels are generally lower, and it takes a toll on our bodies. Which are not designed for office routines. The problem is in how the human body is constructed. The spine consists of nerve cords that run […]
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (also known as TMJ) is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull and when this joint is injured or even damaged, it can lead to a localized pain disorder. Causes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome include injury to the teeth, jaw misalignment, teeth grinding, having poor posture, stress, arthritis and […]
The sciatic nerve extends out from the lower portion of the spinal cord into the back of the pelvis, and is the largest single nerve in humans. Sciatica is irritation of that nerve, and is usually felt between the lower back and knees. Most sciatica pain will strike the lower back. The typical cause of […]
Medical research shows that most Americans deal with back pain during their lives. As we get older, especially past fifty, it becomes much more likely; one in three Americans fifty or older have chronic pain in the back or neck. The number one cause of medical disability in America is back pain. But America, and […]
Pulses of electricity directed at irritated spinal nerves are showing significant promise in relieving chronic pain in the lower back. The new treatment may be effective in treating sciatica and other back pain symptoms. Named image guided pulsed radiofrequency, the procedure is minimally invasive. In studies, it has been shown to reduce chronic pain in […]
A hernia is when body tissue bulges or expands out of the usual area it’s supposed to be in. Many of us think of a hernia as something that happens only with the anus, but it can occur throughout the body. An inguinal hernia is intestinal protrusion through or past the muscles of the abdomen; […]
All medications can cause adverse side effects. Before taking anything you should do your research to know the possibilities of what might go wrong. The FDA likes to make sure they are safe and that the public has the info it needs to make good choices. When we are in pain we […]
The foods you select can help control the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Healthy choices, such as fresh fruits and vegetables and foods high in Omega-3 essential fatty acids (including certain fish and nuts), can improve your overall well-being, which may contribute to a decrease in fibromyalgia pain. It is also important to avoid foods that may […]
A heel spur is a bone growth on the back or bottom of the heel, also known as the calcaneus. As the name implies, it may be “spur” shaped, or pointed. While some heel spurs may be asymptomatic, others can cause a considerable amount of pain and discomfort. Heels spurs can occur with plantar fasciitis, […]
Coccydynia also known as tailbone pain, may be exasperated by processes that add additional pressure to the area nearing the end of the spine. There are many different possibilities as to what causes this discomfort, ranging from childbirth to friction experienced in sports or other repetitive activities. On rare occasions, this pain can be the […]
