In Ayurveda, front line therapy for treatment of any illness is diet. But using the word "diet " here, does not refer so much to "restrictions" as we think of them in the west. Changes in the kinds of food you eat can help to promote healing from chronic pain.
The term includes many types of pain on the lower part of the back viz, pain at the sacrum, coccyx, on the lumbar spine, soreness on the back and sciatica; low backache is more common in women than in men. Site of backache due to gynaecological cause is sacral but never extends above fourth lumbar v
Stress fracture is a common musculoskeletal problem affecting athletes and soldiers. Repetitive high bone strains and strain rates are considered to be its etiology. The strain level necessary to cause fatigue failure of bone ex vivo is higher than the strains recorded in humans during vigorous phys
There is a growing body of evidence showing that long term medication usage is contraindicated for chronic pain. All sorts of problems are arising for people who enduldge in the daily Aspirin and/or Motrin. At least 16,500 NSAID-related deaths occur annually in arthritis patients alone; patients wit
Learn why the complexity of pain as a physiologic, psychologic, social, and cultural phenomenon must not be overlooked in children.
This article discusses the importance of protecting the back by using hand carts to carry heavy bags. These can be anything from suitcases to laptops to backpacks for school.
The foot is an example of engineering genius. It supports about 32,000 steps per week, according to Dr. Andrew Feldman, author of The Jock Doc's Body Repair Kit. With running, the foot has to endure the impact of almost four times your body weight. And if you have a high instep (arch), you can devel
Routine physical therapy is no better at relieving mild-to-moderate back pain than good advice from a therapist on how to remain active, a new study shows.
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of neuralgia including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
The pedicle, one of the parts of the vertebra, is significant because it is a part of the spinal bone that helps to form the superior articular process, which in turn forms the facet joint.
WebMD explains occipital neuralgia, a disorder that causes intense headache, including its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
Combination of Treatments Often Necessary
Back pain is the most common health issue that troubles most adults. It's important to identify the causes and factors in order to find relief or treatment for back pain. Age will be the biggest cause which plays a huge role on the overall health of an individual.
Living with constant pain is difficult, but a few ways will help one endure.
Were you recently involved in a vehicular accident? Have you fallen from riding a horse, a bike or even your bed? Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues of the neck. If you are one of the many people suffering from this condition and/or experiencing symptoms mentioned in this article, a chiroprac
Upper back pain most often occurs due to injuries in the broad triangular trapezius muscle. It is located at the back of the neck between the shoulders. It covers the upper shoulder, the upper back and the mid back. How to get relief from upper back pain?
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome. A syndrome is a collection of symptoms. Discover how to get rid of your symptoms as you read this article.
How widespread is the use of complementary and alternative medicine for migraine and headache relief, and why are patients turning to these unconventional options?
It may surprise you to learn that treatment of low back pain does not always occur on the "low back". Each week I meet people who are seeking massage therapy for their low back pain. They come in abundance, the "huddled masses" who have had enough of that nagging ache or that sha
Once injured, carpal tunnel wrist and hand pain can become chronic, and treatment will likely be necessary. Carpal tunnel treatment is the result of improving key relationships within the arm, and optimizing the function of the wrist as it relates to the rest of the upper body. You should receive th
