Recently, medical professionals have been able to establish concrete treatment plans for people experiencing chronic back pain. Chronic back pain used to be something that people had to get used to without hope for improvement. Many people didn't know how to manage their back pain in a way that was feasible so they just had … Read More
Headaches with Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain is often associated with headaches. This two-fold affliction is most frequently seen in individuals with poor posture or high levels of stress, and is usually very easily treated. Nearly one in five patients who suffer from chronic headaches also experience neck related headaches; interestingly, these types … Read More
Golf Upper Back Pain
Common injuries among the golfing set can cause upper and lower back pain. The body is held in a difficult position in the swing, rotating the upper body to such a degree that it is inevitable that a strain will occur. Lower back pain, upper back pain, arthritis and herniated spinal discs are common among golfers, because of … Read More
Going to a Chiropractor If You Have Sciatica
Research does show that sciatica is a concern that affects varied nerves that are in your back. Sciatica pain and lower back pain is brought about results because these nerves become inflamed. Often sciatica pain can move down through the buttocks area and then down through the lower legs. Oftentimes, the principal thought f … Read More
Gall Bladder Back Pain
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
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