There are over 600 skeletal muscles in the human body and under the right circumstances; any one of them can involuntarily contract, causing severe and even debilitating pain. It’s called a muscle spasm and it’s not life-threatening, but it hurts enough to make anyone wonder if there is something seriously wrong. Spasms in the intercostal … Read more
More and more people, especially women as they age, are suffering needless hours of incapacitation from chronic pain. This pain manifests in their joints and tightens up their muscles until they are as stiff as boards. This is likely a reaction to the inflammatory cytokines saturating their muscles and making their nerves hypersensitive. Yet, they … Read more
Kratom has been used in Asia for centuries. It is touted for its many health benefits, both mental and physical. People with a painful condition known as fibromyalgia may see a noticeable reduction in their pain levels while using kratom. If you suffer from fibromyalgia or other painful issues, you may be wondering how kratom … Read more
Free The Joints: Rheumatoid Arthritis Cures What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? There are numerous types of arthritis with varying causes. Rheumatoid arthritis is mostly said to be an autoimmune disease. This means the body attacks itself, though in good faith and with pure intentions; Specifically, the immune system, due to dysfunction, attacks the joints and even … Read more
A Common Occurrence Complications after a surgery are common and no one should worry when they develop discomfort, numbness or soreness. In fact, a recent study shows that 10% of the general population will encounter pain in their heels at some point in their lifetime. This pain occurs in both patients with successful surgical outcomes and the … Read more
When most people think of iron, they picture the metal that is used in construction. This same exact metal is also essential for creating healthy cells throughout the human body. Unfortunately, iron deficiency is the most common type of nutritional deficiency in the United States according to MedicineNet. Iron deficiency can lead to a lot of … Read more
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a progressive, chronic illness that afflicts the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord by causing the disruption of the myelin sheath that protects and insulates the nerve cells. The disruption of the protective covering greatly curtails the function of the CNS and other bodily responses. According to Medicinewstoday, the diagnosis of this … Read more
It is not easy to walk or exercise with a nagging pain in your foot. Some of us are accustomed to a blister that forms after wearing a new shoe that tightly grabs the feet. The blister that forms is so frustrating and uncomfortable that one feels like removing the shoe even in public. Although … Read more
I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Now What? So, you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. How bad can it be? Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis are somewhat unpredictable. In the case of RA, the body’s immune system inexplicably attacks the synovial fluid in the joints. If you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or RA, you naturally … Read more
When you experience severe radiating pain, it always grabs your attention. Hip pain and back pain can be particularly troublesome, resulting in severe pain when walking, bending and even during sleep. One of the most common causes of such pain is damage to the sciatic nerve. The resulting pain from this injury can be extreme. … Read more