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
Inflammation of the bladder occurs when the tissues and muscles surrounding the bladder organ become inflamed and/or stiffen. This can result in severe pain that may or may not be relived with urination. There are several different conditions that will cause inflammation of the bladder, such as bladder cancer or a urinary tract infection, but … Read more
Acupressure is a type of alternative medicine technique with similar principles to acupuncture. It’s based on the concept of ‘life energy flowing through the body’s meridians. The body’s meridians are the body’s pathways where life energy (qi) flows. Acupressure has several roots in Chinese medicine. Its traditional Chinese medicine theory describes special acupoints or acupressure … Read more
Chronic pain is anything but a pleasant encounter, yet thousands of men and women around the world deal with such an experience on a daily basis. Characterized by pain that lasts for a period of six months or more, chronic pain can turn an individual’s life upside down, making it difficult to enjoy life as … Read more
Today we are going to dive into the world of fibromyalgia and the intriguing link it shares with eye symptoms. Fibromyalgia, a pesky chronic condition that messes with our muscles and throws a curveball our way, has more tricks up its sleeve than we might have imagined. You see, alongside the usual aches and pains, … Read more
Multiple sclerosis is a condition that attacks the coating of the brain and spinal cord called myelin. When this coating is attacked, it results in multiple scars and lesions on the spinal cord itself. This is what the name refers to. These lesions cause the flow of signals from nerves to the brain to be … Read more
When the immune system begins to misbehave it may not act in a way that helps your body, but can create many different painful conditions. With all of the types of autoimmune disorders the immune system is either not functioning enough or it is functioning too well and attacking healthy tissues in your body. Autoimmune … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and widespread disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its prevalence, there is still much that remains unknown about the condition. One thing that experts do agree on, however, is that fibromyalgia causes a range of physical changes to the body. These changes are broad and can affect … Read more
Depression is a mood disorder, causing persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. It can also be referred to as major depression, clinical depression, or major depressive disorder. It affects the way you feel, behave, and think and can lead to a variety both emotional and even physical problems. You might possibly have difficulty … Read more