What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a common lower back pain that affects the sciatic nerve and progresses down through the thighs to the legs. In sciatica, one side of the lower body is affected. It causes pain, numbness and weakness in the lower back extending to the legs and feet. What are the Symptoms of … Read more
Beat the Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel symptom, also known as IBS, is a relatively common disorder, afflicting a considerable segment of the population, according to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Although a fairly significant percentage of the population is afflicted with IBS, only a fairly small number of individuals are afflicted with severe … Read more
Deconstructing the Bra-Back Pain Connection Can bras really be the villains behind your back pain? Let’s unravel this mystery. As we all know, back pain is an ailment that can significantly hamper your daily activities. The root causes can be numerous and often complex, making it tricky to pinpoint the exact culprit. Statistically, chronic back … Read more
If you have rheumatoid arthritis and are planning to start a family, you may be wondering how RA will affect you and your baby during pregnancy. Since about 1.5 million people in the U.S. have this chronic inflammatory condition and it affects women nearly three times as frequently as men, according to the Arthritis Foundation, you’re … Read more
Have you ever had ‘pins and needles’ or experienced your limbs ‘falling asleep’? Well that pricking, tingling, itching sensation is called paresthesia. Most of the time it’s harmless. Sometimes it’s warning you that there is something seriously wrong. What Is Paresthesia? Paresthesia is when pressure on a nerve causes an uncomfortable tingling or prickling sensation … Read more
What is Fibromyalgia? Do you know of anyone who suffers from Fibromyalgia? Have you ever heard about this condition? Well, if you don’t have a clue about it, you are going to learn a lot about it. If you suffer from this condition or you have a loved one who is affected by it, there … Read more
If you have ever suffered from knee pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Knee pain can limit your movement, distract from work-life, and disrupt sleep. Pain in the knees is a very common symptom, and can be caused by a range of medical problems. It is sometimes attributed to Sciatica, a condition regarding … Read more
Foods to Avoid When You Have Lupus Though lupus is a chronic, life-long disease, altering your diet to prevent the development of other associated health problems is one excellent way of controlling your lupus symptoms and preventing flares. The scarcity of conclusive information available for a specialized lupus diet remains a frustration for patients and … Read more
A night out in heels. A long walk with the dog. A busy day at work. A day of museum-hopping. We have all had days where we come home and our feet are killing us. For some people, this kind of pain is all too common, and it can limit their ability to participate in … Read more
What is Cervicalgia? Cervicalgia is the medical term for neck and shoulder pain. Cervicalgia is difficult to diagnose and treat because it manifests itself in many different ways with several possible etiological symptoms and causes. Neck pain with associated shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical attention and the … Read more