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Just like a warm up session is important before starting with any exercise, in a similar way a cool down session is also very much needed after you are through with them. Warm up helps your body to prepare itself for the long session of exercises piled ahead. It makes sure that do not get […]
Your spine is an amazing structure with the flexibility that allows you to move freely and the strength to support your body weight. A healthy spine is not only responsible for your mobility, but also for protecting large portions of the nervous system. Learn more about how a healthy spine works in this overview of spinal […]
Pain within the bones is relatively uncommon, especially compared to muscle and joint pain. Bone pain can be caused by conditions that can be serious, so it should always be checked out by a medical professional. In some cases, the cause of bone pain may be obvious. Bone fractures caused by traumatic injury are usually […]
Botox injections, long used to smooth away wrinkles, might also soothe chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain, new research suggests.This type of persistent pain “is a common disorder that potentially may cause functional impairment in our patients,” explained one expert not connected to the study, Dr. Robert Duarte. “In addition, neck pain may provoke headaches,” […]
If you suffer from chronic pain, it can be disabling and disrupt your life. Although it is difficult to treat chronic pain, the pain can be managed through a variety of methods. However, during the course of your pain treatment, there may be some setbacks that you experience. Some things that people do can actually […]
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 […]
Barefoot running becomes trendier as fitness enthusiasts search for innovative and efficient methods to maximize the benefits of their workouts. As its popularity rises, so do the voices of proponents and skeptics. Many fitness gurus advertise what they describe to be the undeniable benefits of barefoot running. Other medical and fitness experts advise against barefoot […]
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a procedure that uses an electrical current to treat chronic pain. A small pulse generator, implanted in the back, sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses interfere with the nerve impulses that make you feel pain. Implanting the stimulator is typically done using a local anesthetic and a sedative. Your […]
Chronic pain is very common in the United States, affecting more than 100 million American men and women according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine. In many cases, chronic pain is directly caused by weak, damaged, or lax connective tissues. These tissues, including the tendons and ligaments, are responsible for stabilizing the joints and […]
