The Battlefield Of Fibromyalgia “Make no mistakes. Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis that can lead to a battle.” It doesn’t matter that you are suffering from chronic widespread pain, trouble sleeping, and fatigue. The average healthcare professional and, perhaps more importantly, your family members might not be able to fully appreciate the severity of your condition. Continue Reading…
Federal reports show that the number of Americans suffering from arthritis is on the rise. The leading cause of disability in America, arthritis, costs the country $65 billion annually in lost productivity and medical care. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), arthritis has increased in number by 750,000 per year since 1990. Worse, Continue Reading…
Slipped Discs and Pinched Nerves. Disc Herniations Many people have heard the terms “slipped discs”, “pinched nerves” and “disc herniations” in the age of Back Pain Epidemic. They refer to the same condition that is related to the relationship between spinal bones (known as “vertebrae”) and spinal nerves. Understanding Disc Disorder Treatment An anatomy course Continue Reading…
If the cause of sciatica isn’t clear, effective treatment may be difficult. Sciatica (also known as lumbar radioculopathy) is a condition that causes pain, weakness, or tingling to the lower back, legs, and feet. Sciatica affects people between the ages 30 and 50. About 80% to 90% of those with sciatica are able to recover Continue Reading…
Low back pain is not something you should be experiencing alone. Low back pain is a common condition that affects around 80 percent of Americans. Another 31 percent are affected at any one time. Low back pain affects half of all adults, while 85 percent of people younger than 50 experience it at least once Continue Reading…
The United States has more than 28 million car accidents each year. If you have been hurt and need whiplash treatment, there are many options. Many doctors and many others believe that most pain from a car accident is caused by muscle strains or pulls. They hope the problem will resolve itself or improve over Continue Reading…
Do you want a more effective way to relieve neck pain than asking your spouse, friend or co-worker to massage it? You’re not the only one looking for a more effective treatment than asking a friend, co-worker, or spouse to rub your neck. Chronic neck pain can be a common problem that can cause inability Continue Reading…
The Caffeine Connection and Chronic Daily Headache Treatment Millions of Americans seek treatment for chronic daily headaches. These headaches can last several days and then return in a flash. They often appear in teenage years and can last into adulthood. Doctors say it’s an ancient condition, but doctors have just recently given it a name: Continue Reading…
