What is the ulnar nerve? The ulnar nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus nerve system. With help from the median nerve, the ulnar nerve provides sensation to the flexor muscles of the hands and feet, allowing for bending. Ulnar nerve neuropathy due to ulnar nerve entrapment is often a painful disorder of the outer […]
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain conditions every year. The first medications that are most likely to be prescribed for chronic pain, except pain that is obviously due to nerve damage, fall under the category called analgesics. “Algia” is the Latin root word that means “pain,” so analgesics are anti-pain agents. Most pain medications […]
It’s a banner year for coffee lovers. New research suggests that morning cup of joe may actually decrease certain physical pain, says Norway’s National Institute of Occupational Health and Oslo University Hospital. The study, published in the journal BMC Research Notes, was intended to look at subjects who suffered from chronic pain conditions in areas […]
Kids already assume a heavy burden when they return to school in the fall, so don’t make it worse with a heavy backpack. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions to help reduce your child’s chances of pain and injury: Make sure your child’s pack has a padded back and wide shoulder straps […]
