Arthritis is something that we all deal with at least once in our lives. Some people deal with it in their entire bodies, whereas others only deal with it in a spot or two. Either way, it can end up being a huge hindrance and it can be difficult to go through your tasks of … Read more
As if spinal compression were not painful enough, a condition called Cervical Radiculopathy also comes in to cause damage and disturbance, as well as additional pain in the neck. In addition, this damage may cause sensation loss in the hands and the arms as the nerve’s pathways are affected. Cervical Radiculopathy is caused by dysfunction … Read more
Degenerative disc disease is the primary cause of back pain in young adults. The disease causes pain that flares up over prolonged periods of time. Fortunately for those suffering with the disease, many treatment options are available. The actual treatment for the disease varies from one person to the next, with many different factors influencing … Read more
Even if you haven’t experienced kidney stones personally, it is likely that you have heard of the incredible discomfort and medical complications they can cause. Since kidney stones essentially form naturally within the body, they can occur even if you lead a relatively healthy lifestyle, and are caused by anything from genetic predisposition to underlying … Read more
The question whether fibromyalgia can flare up in winter has been asked a number of times before. We believe that it does. And before we explain what exactly fibromyalgia is and how you can treat yourself during the winter, we’d also like to let you in on the fact that fibromyalgia flare-ups don’t just occur … Read more
Both muscle spasms and muscle cramps occur when a voluntary muscle goes into a contraction on its own. The difference between a spasm and a cramp is the intensity of that contraction. What is a Voluntary Muscle? A voluntary muscle is one that you use to consciously control movements. As you move, these muscles will … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a serious medical condition that causes debilitating pain. The pain is pervasive and extremely unbearable, it also increases the sensitivity of the body to pain thus what normally was not very painful may become excruciating. The origins of the word are from Greek and Latin and they very aptly describe the kind of … Read more
Right now, you could be experiencing symptoms of dizziness. But you do not have a clue as to where its coming from, these dizzy spells. Also, you’ve had them before. There’s another question being asked today; can myofascial pain cause dizziness. We’d like to help you and your co-readers find the answers, and we’re going … Read more
The word “arthritis” quite literally means ‘inflammation of the joints.’ The word “arth” refers to joints and the word “itis” refers to inflammation. Arthritis is actually a “family” of disorders- not a single disorder in and of itself. There are over one hundred different types of arthritis and they affect people of all ages- including … Read more
A coronary artery spasm is defined as a sudden tightening of the muscles in the arteries in your heart. When this happens, your arteries have narrowed, which will keep blood from flowing naturally into your heart. These are very temporary and brief- but can lead to some more serious complications in the future- such as … Read more