Gall bladder back pain is usually a result of an inflamed gall bladder, or gallstones. The gall bladder is the body's bile storage area. Bile is used to break down fats during the digestion process. When this organ malfunctions it can cause a host of problems, including back pain. Initially heartburn, indigestion, fever, a … Read More
True or False: Debunking Arthritis Myths
When it comes to most medical problems there are a host of half-truths, myths, misconceptions and flat out lies circulating the web. This is especially true of far-reaching issues like arthritis. Separating arthritis fact from arthritis myths will help you make the necessary changes to alleviate pain and treat your arthritis … Read More
Foraminotomy Surgery
When there is stenosis of the forominal this means that there has been constriction in the area that the nerve roots exit. Nerve roots leave the spinal column and the spinal cord area through the foramen. The foramen allows nerves to connect to different parts of the body. Stenosis of the forearm can happen when there is deg … Read More
Foraminal Stenosis
Foraminal stenosis is a condition similar to spinal stenosis in that an opening in the spinal vertebrae become smaller not allowing anything to pass through or at a constricted rate cause the patient periods of extreme pain. The patient may experience a period of pain including numbness or possible weakness. People may feel … Read More
Firm Bed and Back Pain
Sleeping on the right mattress can make a big difference in healing or preventing back pain. A mattress that is just the right firmness with the right padding offers effective support for every part of the body and allows restful sleep without morning stiffness and sore muscles. Some people find that a firm bed and back pain … Read More
Assistance and Suggestions for Fighting Sciatica and Back Pain
In effect, sciatica is more of less so a symptom and is barely ever a medical emergency. Essentially, if you suffer from a sudden and sometimes shooting, excruciating feeling along the vertabrae, its quite possible that you are suffering from sciatica. Sciatica is a concept that describes pain created by pressure on and/or i … Read More
Fibromyalgia Tender Points
Fibromyalgia is a relatively common disorder which mainly affects your bodies' muscles, but can also affect your brain. Unlike arthritis, which mainly affects your joints, Fibromyalgia creates pain in the connective tissues, including your ligaments, tendons and muscles. Fibromyalgia Syndrome, often known as FMS, currently … Read More
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Fibromyalgia (the name of which stems from the words "muscle pain") is considered an arthritis-related disease, though it does not directly impact the joints. It is typically characterized by long-lasting, widespread pain throughout the body, and chronic fatigue. Approximately two percent of the population suffers from this … Read More
Fibromyalgia Diet
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread soft-tissue pain and chronic debilitating fatigue. As with many similar painful syndromes, fybromyalgia diet suggestions abound to improve the symptoms of fibromyalgia, with some even claiming to alter the course of the disease. But how many of these diet claims are mere … Read More
Fibromyalgia and Whole Body Vibrations
Fibromyalgia is a very harsh disease to suffer from. Pain racks the bones and muscles. The ailment's cause is not even completely understood. Even worse, relief can feel like a pipe dream at times. This is why so many sufferers try anything to relieve themselves from this unrelenting pain. New techniques are tried and tested … Read More