Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia both cause inflammation and pain, as well as other symptoms that superficially appear similar in people who suffer from these conditions. Indeed, it can be difficult for both the patient and the caregiver to distinguish between arthritis and fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a medical con … Read More
Arthritis in the lower back or lumbar spine arthritis is a common problem in older people. It can also happen in obese and overweight individuals, heavy laborers and anyone with a previous history of spinal injuries. The vertebrae in your backbone are separated from each other by cushion-like spinal discs in front of the … Read More
Living with any type of chronic arthritis pain can negatively affect you physically, mentally and emotionally. Not to mention the negative affects it may have on your family. Learning to live with a chronic condition can be frustrating at best. Chronic Arthritis is Arthritis that has been experienced for some length of ti … Read More
Did you know that over 50 million Americans alone have been diagnosed with some form of Arthritis and by the year 2030 over 67 million Americans over the age of 18 will be diagnosed with some form of Arthritis? These statistics mean that roughly 1 in 5 Americans currently deal with the condition. Arthritis not only targets … Read More
By Dr. Mark Wiley, The Healthy Back Institute Whether you have back pain, sciatica, neck or shoulder pain, headaches, PMS, tendonitis or something other... you have by now likely sought out alternative practices to relieve your suffering. Maybe the prescription meds helped a bit, but only for a while. You learned -- or f … Read More
Red, burning, swollen and so stiff you don't want to move...that's what those who suffer from arthritis experience on a daily basis. If you know this all to well, you are probably one of the 46 million Americans (that's 1 out of every 5 people) that are living with arthritis every day. To better understand how to get relief … Read More
Age can bring about a condition known as stenosis of the spine, where your neck or lower back become narrowed, occasionally putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Sometimes the pressure will result in pain or numbness in legs, back, neck and shoulders, depending on which nerves are affected. It can cause a loss of co … Read More
Spinal arthritis is a common condition that can often be found in persons that are older, obese, athletic, heavy lifters, or those who previously suffered from spinal injury. This condition can become very painful especially as it affects those that are over the age of 40. A person may be experiencing spinal arthritis if the … Read More
I love a good night’s sleep. I try to get the recommended eight hours every night. It doesn’t always happen, but I make the effort. Because there’s not much better than hopping out of bed, ready to take on the day, when your body is fully rested. But for millions of Americans getting out of bed in the morning is a real … Read More