About 5 million Americans who suffer from low back pain each year have piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome produces an intense, sometimes crippling pain deep in the buttocks, usually just on one side. It can be a result of prolonged activities, such as jogging, marathon sessions with the computer and with long commutes in a car. […]
There can be a pretty substantial difference in your comfort level between dueling out an injury with the right medication or letting time take its course and thereby allowing your injury to heal. In severe pain situations, medication may be one of the only ways that will help to keep you pain free, even if it is only for a few hours. With spine and orthopaedic injuries, medications are beneficial in relieving aches for both acute and chronic pains.
Low back pain is a common complaint that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. Fortunately the treatment is usually straight forward and doesn’t involve surgery. But what types of medications can really help? Most physicians acknowledge the role of anti-inflammatory medications and analgesics to treat back pain. One of the […]
Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout your pregnancy can help you stay healthy and feel your best. Regular exercise during pregnancy can improve your posture and decrease some common discomforts such as backaches and fatigue. There is evidence that physical activity may prevent gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops during pregnancy), relieve stress, and build more stamina needed for labor and delivery.
