... 5 Top Benefits and 4 Must-See Risks Do you douse every meal in hot sauce? Does the thought of chili pepper, cayenne pepper, habanero pepper or any hot pepper make your mouth water (in a good way)? If you love all things hot and spicy, you may be wondering if all of that spicy food is good for you. As it turns out, … Read More
When you think of what to eat for dinner, you probably don’t take your aching joints or throbbing back into account. But you very well should. The food you eat can play a major role in how you feel — and that includes your physical aches and pain. … Read More
Ibuprofen (i.e. Advil, Motrin) is one of the most common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used in the United States. Most don’t think twice about taking this drug, either in prescription or over-the-counter form, to relieve pain from muscle aches, arthritis, backaches, headaches and more. It’s so common … it m … Read More
Two-thirds of Americans consider themselves over their ideal weight, and three in 10 are currently trying to lose weight.[i] Are you among them? … Read More
Your squishy, lumpy butt isn't doing you any favors. Not in the looks department, and certainly not in the health department. If you don't have a firm butt, you don't have the muscle tone to support your spine or back. This leads to muscle imbalances, the #1 cause of lower back pain. Don't think that's serious? Remember, t … Read More
Each year, an estimated 5 million to 9 million people receive epidural steroid injections for back pain. During this procedure, a mixture of steroid and numbing medications are injected into your lower back. Generally, fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance is used to help confirm that the needle is placed in the correct spot befo … Read More
Computed tomography (CT) scans, which use x-rays to provide a cross-section glimpse into your body, can be life-saving when used correctly, such as for a serious trauma to your head, neck or spine that must be evaluated immediately in order to save your life. But in many instances CT scans, which expose you to far more ca … Read More
When’s the last time you woke up late for work and rushed out the door with your cup of coffee in hand — but no breakfast to speak of? Or how about got so busy that lunchtime came … and went … before you had a chance to grab a bite to eat? … Read More
Did you know that your back pain could be caused by your thigh muscles? Or your hip and leg muscles? You see, if your thigh, hip, leg or other muscles are out of balance, your pelvis and spine get yanked right out of their natural, healthy position! These hip-dysfunctions are actually the hidden culprit in most cas … Read More