Headaches are extremely common. Among all the symptoms, headaches are definitely some of the most well-known ones. In fact, they are so commonly encountered that it is almost impossible not to have had a headache at least once in your life. Headaches are indeed very commonly encountered – but not many people actually understand them. … Read more
Sciatica is pain that stems from the sciatic nerve becoming irritated and can be mild to severe- usually due to a compressed nerve root in your lower- or lumbar- spine. In many cases, sciatica is often confused with back pain. However, the thing that makes sciatica different is that it is not limited to the … Read more
A few days before starting her menstrual period, a woman usually experiences symptoms such as tender breasts, muscle aches, and bloating. However, when these symptoms affect your daily life, they are considered PMS, ore premenstrual syndrome. PMS can have an effect on your body, mood, and even your behavior in the days before your period. … Read more
It is believed that approximately 95% of the people will experience muscle spasms at least once throughout their lifetime. In general, muscle spasms are not dangerous, but even so, they can be extremely painful. How do you get rid of them at home? Read on and find out more. Muscle Spasms Explained Before you even … Read more
If you’ve experienced pain originating from the lower back and shooting down your leg, it is probably a result of damage to the sciatic nerve. The spinal nerves from L4 to S3 are what forms the sciatic nerves. The nerve branches divide and runs down the back of each leg and each nerve further divides … Read more
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, or CNS. In healthy individuals the nerves are covered with a protective coating that is known as myelin. When an individual has the condition known as MS, this protective coating is destroyed, which leaves the nerve fibers completely exposed. When … Read more
If you suffer from the condition of multiple sclerosis, or MS, and the pain related to that condition, you understand how painful muscle spasms can be, right? When you have a muscle that has tightened up, it can be extremely debilitating, causing you to cringe with the extreme pain that comes along with it. This … Read more
There can be a number of reasons why you may be experiencing pain in your shoulder area, but did you know that for many women it is common to have shoulder pain caused by bra straps? Unfortunately, most women can’t avoid the need for bras, but there are ways to relieve pain and help your … Read more
It’s pretty safe to assume that most people are not the biggest fans of pain. However, whether it’s something we enjoy or not, it’s one of the ways your body communicates with you. Think about it like this: what if you were to put your hand on a hot stove- your hand would get severe … Read more
We believe myofascial pain can be cured. So, to answer some readers’ noted questions; yes, myofascial pain can be cured. But, how is this possible? And what exactly is a myofascial pain? Before going onto an explanation on what myofascial pain is all about, along with some notes on how it is currently being treated, we … Read more