Even if you haven’t experienced kidney stones personally, it is likely that you have heard of the incredible discomfort and medical complications they can cause. Since kidney stones essentially form naturally within the body, they can occur even if you lead a relatively healthy lifestyle, and are caused by anything from genetic predisposition to underlying … Read more
The question whether fibromyalgia can flare up in winter has been asked a number of times before. We believe that it does. And before we explain what exactly fibromyalgia is and how you can treat yourself during the winter, we’d also like to let you in on the fact that fibromyalgia flare-ups don’t just occur … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a serious medical condition that causes debilitating pain. The pain is pervasive and extremely unbearable, it also increases the sensitivity of the body to pain thus what normally was not very painful may become excruciating. The origins of the word are from Greek and Latin and they very aptly describe the kind of … Read more
If you suffer from the condition of multiple sclerosis, or MS, and the pain related to that condition, you understand how painful muscle spasms can be, right? When you have a muscle that has tightened up, it can be extremely debilitating, causing you to cringe with the extreme pain that comes along with it. This … Read more
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, or CNS. In healthy individuals the nerves are covered with a protective coating that is known as myelin. When an individual has the condition known as MS, this protective coating is destroyed, which leaves the nerve fibers completely exposed. When … Read more
Your stomach is a very sensitive place that you are trying to deal with on a regular basis. For some people, it can be especially hard to allow things to “sit well,†no matter what it is that you’re trying to eat. In some cases, you may be fending off a disorder that is usually … Read more
The condition known as cubital tunnel syndrome is the result of compression of the ulnar nerve in the area where it passes under a bony bump on the inside of the elbow. This condition can occur on one or both elbows. The ulnar nerve is fairly unprotected in the area on the inside of the … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a painful condition affecting thousands of men and women across the world. It is more commonly experienced in women, however. The condition affects the musculoskeletal system in the body, causing muscle pain and flare-ups. Individuals suffering from fibromyalgia find that it greatly affects their life, sometimes even causing an inability to work or … Read more
When it comes to running there a variety of factors that play a role in preventing different types of injuries. Whether you are just starting out or seasoned runner, it’s important to understand the way different movements of your body can have adverse effects and cause injury. It is these potential injuries that warrant the … Read more
A bladder spasm is a condition affecting millions of people around the world. Just as many also suffer from kidney stones. Both embarrassing and painful, kidney stones and bladder spasms may have a possible connection to one another. While there are many different causes of bladder spasms, it may very well be kidney stones that … Read more