The Top 10 Heated Pads to Help You Beat That Back Pain!

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A back pain is an unnecessary evil that is feared by most. The feeling of being unable to carry about your day to day tasks because of that uncomfortable and sometimes unbearable feeling is something everyone tries to avoid. Sadly, due to hectic schedules, compelling tasks and constant standing; back pains become unavoidable. The good … Read more

Untying Muscle Knots: Myofascial Pain Syndrome Trigger Points

Myofascial Pain Syndrome Trigger Points

Myofascial trigger points are an extremely common cause of chronic pain. In a recent study conducted by a pain management center, it was discovered that there was a myofascial component to pain in 95% of the study participants. Myofascial refers to muscle tissue (myo) and the three-dimensional web of connective tissue (fascia) that stretches between … Read more

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Reflex or Reflux: Esophageal Spasms

esophageal spasms and difficulty breathing

You take a bite, chew and swallow. What happens with your food after that is pretty much out of your control? In order to move the food into your stomach, your esophagus contracts at regular intervals, pushing it downward. At least, that’s what’s supposed to happen. Esophageal spasms occur when the esophagus either begins to … Read more

Quenching the Flames of Sciatica Flare-ups

Sciatica Flare-ups

If you suffer from chronic sciatica, you are aware that the searing nerve pain can appear to come from nowhere and may persist for weeks. What triggers sciatica flare-ups? Can anyone provide an estimate of how long they will last? Is there anything you can do to ease the searing pain and debilitating numbness caused … Read more

Why Chronic fatigue syndrome is so much more than exhaustion!

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Are you suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) also known as ME is a condition in which one experiences prolonged tiredness. One tends to experience severe tiredness and fatigue and this feeling of tiredness is something that can not be relieved by resting at all. In order for an individual to end … Read more

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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex health complaint that leads to a feeling of constant fatigue or exhaustion. It has a negative impact on day-to-day life and even with proper rest and a good night’s sleep the complaint is still persistent. Plus, the patient is likely to feel worse by engaging in mental or … Read more

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The Damaging Effects of Chronic Pain on the Immune System

Damaging Effects of Chronic Pain on the Immune System

Chronic pain has the potential to have a long-term and detrimental impact on our immune system because it is believed to make changes to how our natural genes work. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is defined as a type of pain that is consistent and lasts for a period that exceeds six months. It … Read more

What muscle causes Sciatica Pain?

What muscle causes Sciatica Pain

Sciatica is a health disorder that leads to pain or discomfort as a result of compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. One of the body’s longest nerves, the sciatic nerve starts in the rear of the pelvis, and goes through the buttocks and down the length of the leg to finish in the feet. … Read more