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- When you experience pain: what needs to be done - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Mike GordonPain is an afflictive sensation conditioned by impact on the nervus fibers in bodily parenchyma or stroma that has been damaged or is being damaged. With this in mind, it is understood that the sense of pain is to forewarn about threat to the brainstem and cause the removal from the cause of ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Causes And Solutions For TMJ Pain - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Emily JordanWhat Is TMJ Disorder? The Temporomandibular joint, which is also known as the TMJ joint, connects your jawbone to your skull. It helps you open and close your mouth. TMJ disorder is a condition that causes pain in the jaw joint and muscles. Facial pain, tenderness or pain in the jaw, headache, ...
Views: 1134 - Understanding Penis Pain - (Almost) Everything a Man Needs to Know - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from John DuganIf any man is asked what is on his "top 5 favorite things to do" list, going to a doctor is not one of them. Furthermore, if he made a list of doctors he prefers to see, the urologist or proctologist is most certainly bringing up the rear. Even still, visiting a doctor specializing in issues of ...
Views: 1342 - Staying Pain Free During the Holidays - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanMost people think of the Holidays as a time to relax and unwind. But for those of us that have had to get out the Christmas lights, the decorations, or get the tree up, we know that there can be quite a few headaches during the holiday season. More than that, with all that unpacking and heavy ...
Views: 1608 - Measures to manage heel pain - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from camili smithMajority of the people suffer from heel pain. As we subject our soles to persistent strain and pressure, it is most frequently that we will begin to feel sharp shooting pains on our heel. This, in effect, is our body’s way of telling us to slow down and take better care of our body. ...
Views: 1180 - Pain Management Doctors Guide to Marathons - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanAs the colder weather begins to set in, we are rounding out a close to the marathon/5K/charity walk season. If you have been cleared by your pain management doctors to participate in an event, whether you run to win, to beat your own record, for fun, or just want to check something off of your ...
Views: 1186 - Flexibility: The Key to Pain-Free Joints and Muscles at Any Age - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangEvery day at my medical practice, I see several people for different aches and pains due to arthritis, stiffness of joints, tight muscles, and combinations of these. They can be young men or women in their twenties coming in for severe low back pain, or retirees in their sixties bothered by ...
Views: 1879(1 vote) - Yoga Inspired Exercises to Help Alleviate Neck Pain - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanHave you been spending too much time at the computer? Maybe you were reading and couldn't put the book down until you finished. Lugging that enormous work bag on your travel can throw your whole upper back out of whack. Whatever the cause may be, now you have a stiff, achy neck and want the pain ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - People Of All Classes Self Harm - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodAs the heading says, people of all classes are capable of doing self harm. It doesn't matter what age, background or race you've come from, it still can happen. Even people, who appear to be successful in their lives, could do self harm. Let's take Victoria Pendleton for example. Victoria ...
Views: 1525 - A Guide for Foods To Avoid For Gout Pain Sufferers - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from Ray T KnudgetNowadays, almost everyone knows that uric acid crystals formed in the joints and connective tissues cause the gout symptoms. They form when your uric acid level is high. This will cause excruciating pain in the joints of the big toe, knees, ankles and fingers. Basically, the normal body ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Prevent and Relieve Back Pain with These Simple Tips - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Andre James TimmonsBack pain is a health problem that affects many people today. According to statistics from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), almost 31 million Americans now experience low back pain at any given time. Fifty percent of working adults say that they encounter this problem, which is one ...
Views: 1461 - A Holistic Approach to Pain Management - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanMost people deal with chronic pain at some point in their lives. For some, this pain can last for years. Lower back pain, for example, is extremely common and can be difficult to treat. Many people simply pop a few pills every day, just to cope with the pain. Thankfully, these days there are ...
Views: 1657 - Enjoy Numerous Health Benefits with a Chiropractor - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanThe amount of people seeking chiropractic care has risen immensely in the past few years. Chiropractic is now one of the most popular ways to handle chronic pain because it is non-invasive. It also comes with a host of health benefits that many people do not even think about when they consider ...
Views: 1745 - Chronic Migraine Headaches as a Progressive Brain Disorder? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from James Bogash, DCSounds like a scary title, huh? Good, because if you suffer from migraines, you NEED to understand how serious this truly is. And it is not about controlling the headache. Although this may be the immediate need, this limited approach does nothing for protecting your brain. And make no ...
Views: 2573 - Variety of Newer Non-surgical Treatments Are Available For Lower Neck Pain - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Smith RoyNearly all neck pain treatments can have limited effects, especially medicines, injections, drugs and surgeries. In fact, most will only work for a short span of time. This means that patients will need regular care of the pain they feel. There is no cure if someone does not take any step in the ...
Views: 860 - Exercise prescription for the patients with Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Manzur KaderAmerican College of Rheumatology (ACR) and Swedish Fibromyalgia Association have published summary paper on fibromyalgia (FM). Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex and chronic pain syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain (axial plus upper and lower segment plus left- and right-sided pain), ...
Views: 2165 - Meditation: Pain Management With A Healing Touch - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Ian ScottThe Power of the mind has no limits. If you are suffering physical pain, great. Great not that you are in pain, great because the only way you may learn this technique is to actually be in pain. Knowledge is not enough you need the experience to put into practice. You may have to make several ...
Views: 1814 - Pain Management Clinics Offer Back Pain Relief - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Jarvis MaxwellSome people have gone through life with back pain and have gotten used to it; they think that there is nothing that can bring them relief. They may have visited multiple doctors with no success. Fortunately there are some pain management clinics that can help. If one lives in the Cleveland, Ohio ...
Views: 1093 - You Said I Have What?????? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Cate Cavanagh"Never heard of it." I said when the doctor told me I might have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. I had seen yet another doctor because of the massive pain I had in my hands and arms as a result of a work related injury for two years. I had x-rays and an EEG which indicated mild Carpal Tunnel ...
Views: 1552 - Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergMany of us are blissfully unaware of our spines: after all, it’s not like our teeth or complexion, staring us in the face every time we look in the mirror. It’s only after we suffer a back injury do we find out that our spinal health affects everything we do. Eighty-percent of Americans will ...
Views: 1279 - Facts about the causes of frozen shoulder. - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Balfour MorrisIn these days, most of the people have been seen complaining about frozen shoulder. This type of disorder which is also referred to as adhesive capsulitis or sometimes shoulder contracture is an acute pain that is experienced in the shoulder region of the body & this enhances the difficulty in ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Back Treatment and Pain Medication - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallThe misuse and abuse of prescription painkillers was responsible for more than 475,000 emergency department visits in 2009, a number that nearly doubled in just five years. Let me state for the record that I am totally against pain. But, I can't agree with the overuse, misuse, and ...
Views: 1717 - Easy and Natural Ways to Treat Pain - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Belmarra healthEasy and Natural Ways to Treat Pain Pain is a tormenting and excruciating feeling and every one suffers from it at some point in their lives. Medical science describes pain as an unpleasant sensory experience that occurs because of actual or possible tissue damage. Physical ailments can also ...
Views: 859 - Easy Steps to reduce Neck Pain - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Nanci SimariSome pains in the neck are unavoidable- traffic, home repairs, mosquitoes in the wetland. Neck pain, an annoying, immobilizing, and/or excruciating sensation, is a pain in the neck that can be avoided or treated. Finding the time to take care of oneself can cause more stress, indeed one of the ...
Views: 1692 - Quick and Easy Steps to Reduce Neck Pain - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Nanci SimariSome pains in the neck are unavoidable- traffic, home repairs, mosquitoes in the wetland. Neck pain, an annoying, immobilizing, and/or excruciating sensation, is a pain in the neck that can be avoided or treated. Finding the time to take care of oneself can cause more stress, indeed one of the ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - Tonsil Stones Removal – What are the Options? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from laura purrmanTonsil stones removal For some time now, tonsil stones removal techniques are becoming common. Are you aware of some of them? If you are a sufferer of such a condition, do not be alarmed; instead, garner some more information about the stones, in order to deal with it, quite successfully. The ...
Views: 1102 - causes of upper abdominal pain - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from devendra rathoreThe pain isn't continually targeted in one a part of the cavity and will originate within the higher, central or lower quadrant. Causes There square measure several causes of abdominal pain and symptoms of every indicate the world wherever the discomfort originates. The higher abdominal ...
Views: 2111 - Healing Shoulder Injuries - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Shiroko SokitchAnna was enjoying a beautiful day playing golf. She was determined to beat her opponent today. In order to win she had to make a hole in one. She made a big swing and felt a sudden pain in her shoulder. Suddenly she couldn’t move her arm to complete the swing. The pain didn’t last long and she ...
Views: 1302 - Ease Arthritis Pain with LED Light Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Victoria GirardLED light therapy offers a drug free alternative for easing your arthritis pain and getting back to enjoying life and the beauty it presents every day. Dealing with pain on a daily basis steals your joy from the most mundane tasks to the biggest of events in your life. LED light therapy is a ...
Views: 3620 - Are You a Candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Igor StilerSpinal decompression is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and non-invasive nature. However, not everybody is a suitable candidate for this therapy. Non-invasive spinal decompression is a revolutionary therapy that can treat even the most painful low back pain, numbness, tingling, ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Take Control of Your Knee Pain the Natural Way - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from John wycliffeKnee pain is a common ailment and can strike old and young people, alike. There are many causes of knee pain, which can range from a torn ligament or cartilage, an injury that has occurred recently or in the past, or various medical conditions like gout, arthritis and infections. Knee pain can ...
Views: 1117 - What Is The Good Natural Supplement For Joint Pain Relief? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Aiden SmithPain in joint or joints is a common disorder which has many causes, a good natural supplement for joint pain relief is the one which can treat all the possible causes of the problem and also improve joint health to provide long-lasting relief. There are many types of joints in human body, all of ...
Views: 1343 - Effective Remedy To Cure Neck Pain Fast - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Aiden SmithHead is heaviest organ of the body which is supported by neck and upper back, regular turning and tilting of head is made possible by muscles of neck and upper back. Top three joints in the neck allow most of the movement of head and neck; lower joints of neck and upper back provide supportive ...
Views: 1217 - Step Up to Better Joints - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay Chuang“Are you kidding?” A patient named Bob raised his voice during a visit earlier today at my office, “You are sending me to exercise even though I have pain when I move?” Bob is a sales executive who travels all over the country for his company. Like most of my male patients, he seldom sees me ...
Views: 1543 - Home Remedies For Abdominal Pain That Are Simple To Use And Safe - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Aiden SmithPain in the stomach region or belly of a person is known as abdominal pain. There are certain factors which can cause abdominal pain such as overeating, Crohn's disease, food poisoning, stomach flu, parasite infections, inflammation in gallbladders, pre-menstruation disorder, infection in ...
Views: 1036 - Get ready for spring with an Orthopedic Check-Up - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from James AllenWhether it's spring training for baseball and softball or a morning on the golf course, sporting activities are one of the most anticipated pleasures of spring. With sports training comes a greater need for sports medicine, which is why it's not a bad idea to schedule a visit with an orthopedic ...
Views: 1714 - Mindfulness and Pain - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Dr. Carolyn PorterMindfulness is being consciously aware and accepting of what is going on in and around you at the present moment without judging it in any way. It is more like being the “observer” rather than stepping into the story that is playing out in your experience. You become aware of all that you feel ...
Views: 1466 - ***Laminine, a freeze dried extract of raw organic eggs - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoLaminine is an extract derived from fertilized organic hen eggs at a critical stage of incubation (on the 9th day). The use of fertilized egg extracts in medicine and nutrition dates back to 1929, and scientific studies on this unique supplement have been published in numerous peer-review ...
Views: 3315 - Finding Pleasure in the Pain - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Betty LouiseDo you want to hear something crazy? I did not have any idea how much pleasure was available to me in my body until I was in a whole lot of pain. My body has experienced the high of dancing on stage with joy and ease to the "show stopping" pain of being unable to move a single joint in my body ...
Views: 1224 - A Dentist Is a Perfect Solution to A Beautiful Smile - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from adora smithWhen hygiene is concerned, it is extremely essential to consult with an experienced doctor to maintain it. And if comes to dental hygiene, then it is essential to see a doctor immediately as soon as possible. It cannot be delayed as it might take a huge shape in future times, which might ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Varied Medicines to Offer Relief from Muscular Pains - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from adora smithIn this recent age, due to extensive research, varied types of medicines came into lime light. This helped to offer relief to the individuals suffering from varied types of body problems. As a result, the demands of these medicines are increasing at a rapid pace, all-round the world. Due to ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - Lymphedema garments and compression devices used to ease lymphedema pain - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from jenish joyLymphedema is not a condition that is treatable, however, compression devices helps diminish the side effects of Lymphedema. The condition happens when the lymph framework within the body is harmed or blocked due improper circulation of lymphatic fluids. The blockage of the fluids in the tissues ...
Views: 1062 - Young Prisoners Battle With Self Harm And Self Injury - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodIn 2009 Rob Allen published an article on the Guardian website called Prison is no place for children. That statement still rings true today. He continues to say that "The prison inspectorate's disturbing report of the culture of violence and fear in Cookham Wood Young Offender Institution (YOI) ...
Views: 1576 - Tendons and Some Internal Organs Needs Extra Care - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from ajay kumar singhArthritis is those problems which are related to joint pains .They have many variants and it’s very difficult to choose the arthritis specialists. There are several types of arthritis pain and these doctors are specializing in arthritis pain with the help of diagnosed. According to this ...
Views: 842 - Fibromyalgia, many symptoms, few answers - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jon StewartWhat is Fibromyalgia? If you opened this article, you probably have an interest in knowing more about Fibromyalgia treatment (Yes, we know. We are great guessers!) An obvious question that comes up is, ‘What is Fibromyalgia?’ This is a long misunderstood disease for many cultural and medical ...
Views: 774 - Temperature Contrast Therapy for Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jon StewartTemperature contrast therapy is a form of treatment that depends upon the use of temperature application (either hot or very cold) to either a specific location on the body or overall on the body. The effectiveness of temperature contrast therapy depends upon the type of therapy used and, of ...
Views: 1318 - What is a Herniated Disc? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallTo some degree discs lose their flexibility, elasticity, and shock absorbing characteristics as we age as do the other tissues in the body making them susceptible to injury. The back is a complicated structure of bones called vertebrae separated by cartilage-like shock absorbers called discs, ...
Views: 1328 - Marijuana Facts and Myths - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Andrada TodFor decades now nonprofit organizations, medical associations and committees have been trying to restore the truth about cannabis and its effects on human health. Known as marijuana or weed, the dried flowers of cannabis contain Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a psychoactive constituent that ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Full Body Massage - How’s It Beneficial? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sana MoorsIt is not easy to decide which type of massage is ideal for your body. Generally, the massage therapist focuses on a full body massage. These areas are usually known as trigger points. When massaged appropriately, the areas release any of the built-up knots in the muscles which trigger pain and ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - CRPS Specialists and Others Argee: Severe Leg Pain May Signal Serious Condition - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2013 from Tamer ElbazComplex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) specialists and other experts agree that leg pain, especially severe leg pain, is something of concern that requires immediate medical attention. Although some leg pain remain mysteries that are never solved, care should be taken, especially when the pain is ...
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