You know you have a shooting pain in your spine, but what’s now important is to figure out what’s causing it. It can be near impossible to treat or manage pain properly if you don’t know why it’s happening. Sometimes it can be tempting to just go with the first answer you can find, whether … Read more
Arthritis is a disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. This disorder was first thought to be a disease that affects the older generation, but studies have proven this to be far from the truth. In fact, over half of the people who suffer from this disease are too young to retire. … Read more
Unlike other types of pain, pain arising from damage to the nerves or nervous system can occur for what seems like no reason. Muscular pain, for example, usually occurs because of a specific incident that the patient will be aware of. This isn’t necessarily the case with nerve damage. It can result from repetitive stress, … Read more
People often experience tendinitis in their ankles, knees, hips, elbows, and wrists. The pain can be excruciating and come on suddenly. Movement of the infected area will increase the pain. I’ll discuss the causes of this disorder what makes it worse, and what treatment options are available. I’ll also discuss ways to prevent this from occurring … Read more
Paresthesia is defined as the abnormal feeling of burning, tingling, or numbness without any stimuli present. Some people describe it as a prickling feeling or itchy skin. Some say it’s a crawling sensation. While others describe it is a coldness. These different sensations commonly occur in the extremities, hands, feet, arm, and legs, but it can occur … Read more
The nervous system is involved in everything your body does, which is why damage to it creates so much difficulty. It manages everything from regulating your breathing to controlling your muscles and movement. Though damage to your nervous system can be extremely difficult, there are several steps you can take to maintain your lifestyle. Where … Read more
Back pain is one of the leading causes of doctor visits. In fact, statistics show that everyone will experience some type of back pain during their lifetime. It’s no wonder that we suffer so much, with all that we put our poor bodies. Studies show this constant strain can put us at a higher risk … Read more
The seven vertebrae running through the neck between the head and the chest make up the cervical spine, and cervical spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in this part of the backbone. The spinal canal houses the bundle of nerves called the spinal cord. This collection of nerves allows us to feel, … Read more
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint connecting the mandible, or lower jaw, to the temporal bone of the skull. It is the hinge that allows the lower jaw to open and close and move from side to side, making chewing, eating, speaking, yawning and other functions possible. Disorders of this joint can cause pain … Read more
Most people lose sleep due to so many things, and the last thing we want is our late-night eating decisions to work against us. Everybody loves a little night nosh, but what one decides to nibble on can significantly affect how well we sleep. While a number of foods help your slumber, others can cause … Read more