Anxiety is a broad term that describes the disorders that cause feelings of apprehension, fear, nervousness, and worry. These disorders have an effect on our feelings and behaviors and can even manifest into real physical symptoms. Severe anxiety can be debilitating and have a major impact on your daily life, and mild anxiety is usually unsettling … Read more
Gout is a complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. However, men are much more likely to get it than women. Women are much more likely to experience attacks of gout following menopause. Gout is characterized by sudden and extreme attacks of redness, pain, and a general tenderness in the joints- most often the … Read more
The acronym TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, and refers to the joint that is just in front of your ear on either side of your head. This joint and the ligaments surrounding it hold the lower jawbone, or mandible, to the temporal bone of your skull. Discs located between the joints cushion the bones so … Read more
When one hears the word “spasm”, one almost instantly thinks of muscle spasms. And when one hears muscle spasms, one almost instantly thinks of the legs. However, spasms come in many shapes and variations and some of them can be downright dangerous for the human body. The esophageal spasm is one of the most mysterious … Read more
Using essential oils for joint pain has become quite popular. Before getting into what essential oils are best for treating joint pain, we first must define what essential oils are. Essential oils are strong, hydrophobic liquids that contain volatile fragrance compounds derived from plants. Over time, various essential oils have been used medicinally. Some of … Read more
You probably already know, but your nervous system is involved in everything that your body does- from breathing to controlling the movements of your muscles, to sensing heat and cold. There are three types of nerves in your body: autonomic, motor, and sensory Autonomic Nerves The autonomic nerves control involuntary or partially voluntary activities of … Read more
Fibromyalgia is the second most common musculoskeletal condition, surpassed only by osteoarthritis. However, though it is common, it is still quite often misdiagnosed and is still basically misunderstood. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread muscle/joint pain, fatigue, and many other symptoms. Individuals with fibromyalgia are prone to social isolation and even depression. Fibromyalgia Syndrome Fibromyalgia is … Read more
It is generally a good idea to get more exercise. Most of us can use more activity in our lifestyle. To do this, many of us will use a treadmill. It means we can stay indoors, which is excellent when the weather is bad. It may also be more convenient, since treadmills will often be … Read more
The sciatic nerve, also known as the ischiadic nerve, is a large nerve in both humans and animals. In fact, it’s the longest and widest nerve in the human body. This particular nerve starts in the lower back and runs through to the buttocks and down the lower limbs. As the longest nerve in the … Read more
It is easy to dismiss upper back pain, pain between the shoulder blades, as just a consequence of working too hard and straining something. This is often a fair assumption, and pain may simply be a result of overexertion and poor posture. However, upper back pain an also be a clue that something more serious … Read more