Though it is possible for a muscle spasm to be triggered by a massage therapist that doesn’t know what they are doing, for the most part, muscle spasms are not caused by massage. However, there are many other things that cause muscle spasms, which we will discuss in this article. What is a Muscle Spasm? … Read more
Before we can talk about whether or not osteopathy is effective for treating back pain, you should know a little more about it. Osteopathy is a holistic treatment used for back pain as well as a host of other joint problems. In this form of treatment, a practitioner of osteopathy will use massage, spinal manipulation, … Read more
The esophagus stretches from your throat to your stomach and it is responsible for transporting food when you eat and swallow all the way down so that it can be properly digested. This long tube has a number of sphincter muscles all the way down that help push food and water down, but they are … Read more
For those suffering from chronic pain of any sort, new pain medications can be a blessing and a curse. Getting some new medicine that could potentially give you your life back is always a cause for celebration, but the inherent side effects that inevitably come with those new medicines… Not so much. Sometimes the side … Read more
Carpal tunnel is something that more people are coping with, especially as technological devices become more and more popular. Because of this, it’s important that we understand the potential for permanent damage that often comes with carpal tunnel syndrome, and we also need to ensure that we take care of it before it becomes an … Read more
How to Find the Source of Your Aches, Pains, and Fatigue You know something is wrong with you because your body is constantly aching, especially in your muscles. Even when you have been able to sleep for most of the night, you often wake up tired with no energy. If you’ve had these symptoms for a … Read more
The primary symptoms of menstrual cramps can occur 72 hours before the start of menstruation and continue for 72 hours after it has begun. For most women, the time frame is around 48 hours long which includes some time before the beginning of the flow and into the actual menstruation process. You can learn how … Read more
What is the first thing you think of when you hear sleep deprivation? Other than a strong desire to curl up in bed for a day or two, most people think of stress. Stress due to everyday life is a huge factor in sleep deprivation. However, it is far from the only cause of this … Read more
Neck Pain is a challenging condition to treat, due to the multitude of possible causes. Trauma, muscle strain and poor posture are just as likely to cause neck pain as tumors, degenerative diseases and abnormalities that exist in the bones and/or joints. Therefore, treatment that works quickly and effectively on neck pain to bring relief … Read more
Pre-Menstrual Preparation Many women are misguided by the fallacious notion that pain reduction begins as soon as menstrual cramps infiltrate your body. If you begin mitigating menstrual pain on the first day of your period, you will undergo an incomprehensible level of suffering. Did you know that for women under the age of 30, menstrual … Read more