Chronic Pain

  • Alternative Chronic Pain Treatments
    Chronic pain is a condition with symptoms that may be quite difficult to live with. There are certain treatments available that may help reduce the pain symptoms. Aside from the primary treatments now being used... (Read More)

  • Back Pain Myths
    According to statistics, 8 out of 10 people suffer from back pain. Because it is so common, a lot of myths have been attached to it. Below are a few back pain myths facts behind... (Read More)

  • Back Surgery as a Treatment for Back Pain
    If you have a chronic lower back problem, and all the exercising, injections, pain relievers, and even acupunctures no longer seem to work, you may need to visit your physician and consider having a surgery.... (Read More)

  • Causes of Chronic Back Pain
    Most cases of lower back pain is caused by a combination of overuse, muscle strain, and injury to the muscles, ligaments and discs that support the spine. Health experts say that frequent muscle strain can... (Read More)

  • Exercises to Help Your Back
    Lower back pain, whether occasional or chronic, can be an unbearable experience. Some of those who suffer from back pain believe that it is best to deal with it by a simple bed rest. Even... (Read More)

  • Leg Pain: A Cause for Concern?
    Aging usually means creaky bones and aching joints. Pain in the legs often means rheumatism and/or arthritis. However, Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D. of the Mayo Clinic, says new and persistent leg pain calls for a... (Read More)

  • Making a Good Decision About Back Surgery
    Surgery is a very risky procedure, and the decision to go under the knife to treat a back ailment should not be rushed. There are three things that need to be done: 1. the exact... (Read More)

  • Preventing Lower Back Pain
    A lot of people suffer from lower back pain, and there are so many reason why we get it such as bowing down to pick up a heavy object and carrying it for several meters,... (Read More)

  • Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
    For most people who suffer from back pain, a combination of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, heat and cold treatment, and exercise will help decrease the pain within four to six weeks. However, a small percentage of... (Read More)

  • Understanding Bone Spurs
    Bone spurs or osteophytes are painful bony growth and projections that develop on the edges of ordinary bone. The bone spurs themselves are not painful. The pain is generated when the spurs start rubbing against... (Read More)

  • Understanding Bursitis
    Bursitis is a condition where the bursa is inflamed or irritated. The bursa is a sac located between tissues - bone, muscle, tendons and skin. It is filled with lubricating fluid, and thus when inflamed... (Read More)

  • Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the median nerve located in the wrist is compressed that leads to feelings of numbness, muscle weakness and pain. The median nerve passes through a narrow passage way... (Read More)

  • Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is the common term used for a complicated disorder that is characterized by extreme fatigue. This disorder usually has an unknown cause and do not seem to improve even with... (Read More)

  • Understanding Neck Pain
    Neck pains, or cervicalgia, are what they literally are-pains felt at the neck area. Episodes usually vary from how intense or frequent it may be. Causes of neck painsGenerally, neck pains are, most often than... (Read More)

  • What is Bursitis?
    Jason is so good in tennis that he can play an aggressive behind-the-baseline game a la Rafael Nadal. Recently, he felt a sharp pain in his hip. He ignored it at first and continued playing.... (Read More)

  • What is Fibromyalgia?
    Fibromyalgia is a condition where a person experiences the presence of chronic pain all over the body. The pain is usually heightened as a response to even a gentle touch. The pain experienced may include... (Read More)

  • What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
    What is sickle cell disease?Sickle-cell disease is a specific group of disorders that are rooted in the genes. It is caused by a particular type of hemoglobin which is "sickle hemoglobin" or Hgb S for... (Read More)

  • What You Should Know About Pain
    Pain in any form can be quite a hassle and a problem for people. Everyone goes through some form of pain in one way or the other. Having just a bit of understanding may help... (Read More)

  • Why It’s Important to Keep a Pain Diary
    When it comes to medical conditions, the more your doctor knows, the easier it is for him to make a diagnosis. Your doctor has to determine the cause/s of your pain to be able to... (Read More)