What is Fibromyalgia? Chronic pain, fatigue, torturous insomnia, and sensitivity to pain all form characteristics of fibromyalgia. This chronic condition has a personal impact on your mental health and can cause grave emotional distress. It comes as no surprise that anyone would feel irritable or moody when living under so much continuous nonstop pain every … Read more
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is the most frequent cause of back pain among people older than 45. The condition occurs when discs that sit between each vertebra in the spine begin to break down and lose some of their height, which can cause painful changes like bulges or herniated discs. … Read more
It’s awesome and exciting to fall in love when you’re dating. But what if you find that your amazing new love has a chronic illness for which there is no cure? Your mind can imagine all sorts of scenarios. Do you have the patience and fortitude to be there for them? How will their condition … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by musculoskeletal pain, memory, sleep, mood, and fatigue issues. Additionally, fibromyalgia disorder affects how your spinal cord and brain process non-painful and painful signals. It is said to amplify painful sensations. Typically, its symptoms begin after certain events, including significant psychological stress, infection, surgery, or physical trauma. Over time, fibromyalgia … Read more
When stress levels are high and your to-do list is long, getting quality sleep may seem like an elusive goal. Deep sleep quality can be your secret weapon for feeling refreshed and energized during the day. Once you get six to eight hours of sleep, depending on how much your body needs to fully recharge, … Read more
Elder abuse is being deemed the crime of the century. Our elderly loved ones often need our help for daily tasks, and they are very grateful for our help so they feel they have to pay us back for our kindness. Often times, though, our elderly loved ones are very trusting of their family and … Read more
Technology changes almost every day, and for seniors who don’t really have a need for computers every day it can feel like it’s overwhelming and you just don’t know where to start with learning about it. There are classes seniors can take to help them learn the basics about computers, and given them enough information … Read more
Knee replacement surgery is a major operation. It involves replacing some or all parts of the knee joint that have worn off over time due to traumatic or degenerative conditions. Complications are rare after this surgery. However, swelling, lymphoedema, and hemarthrosis could be a cause for concern. They usually occur in the early postoperative period … Read more
The simple answer to this is yes. If you have had knee replacement surgery, you may damage your new knee implant if you fall on it. This could be due to balance or other issues. As per a study conducted, patients are more prone to falls after knee replacement than healthy people. (Incidence and Risk … Read more
Knee replacement or knee arthroplasty surgery is one of the most commonly performed and the most successful orthopedic surgery in current times. It is estimated that by 2030, in the United States alone, there will be an increase of 673% in demand for total knee arthroplasties. In other words, there will be close to 3.48 … Read more