Rheumatoid Arthritis and Back Pain – Understanding and Managing the Condition When most of us hear the word “arthritis,” what we’re really picturing isn’t rheumatoid arthritis, but rather “osteoarthritis,” the most common form of the condition. The differences between the two forms vary drastically. Rheumatoid arthritis can be a crippling disease, and if you think [...]
Abdominal strain isn’t pretty. True, it’s a muscle strain, but unlike most other muscle strains, an abdominal muscle strain typically isn’t one you can sport with ease or dignity. They hurt; at best, they feel awkward internally, while also making you feel awkward as a social human being. Abdominal strains are just about the worst. [...]
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) – Causes and Treatments Most of us are aware that strain injuries can occur if you overexert yourself or engage in strenuous activities. But did you know that you can sustain repetitive strain injuries from doing things like typing at a keyboard a lot or sitting in an odd position for [...]
Lower back pain (also called lumbago) is pain in the lumbar region of the back, which is located just above the tailbone area. Most Americans will experience pain in the lower back at some point in their lives, so this is a fairly common ailment. In 99% of these cases, the lower back pain cause [...]
People develop aches and pains in their shoulders for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, they can be caused by something as simple as a pinched nerve. What Did I Do? Many of us get minor aches and pains from time to time, and in most cases they leave as quickly as they came, without us [...]
“Yikes! I’m having back surgery! Then what?” Lest you’re wondering what recovering from back surgery is like, here’s an idea of what to expect. Some of it may surprise you – even pleasantly! After you get home from the hospital . . . Which you were in for probably three to four days, you’ll need [...]
So why do your discs rupture to begin with? How much time have you got? There are multiple answers to this. Ruptured discs don’t discriminate against a person’s age – while the aging process does play a role, it’s not uncommon to find bulging, herniated, or ruptured discs on people of all ages. They can [...]
How do you know you have spinal stenosis? There are many ways to detect (or at least suspect) whether the pain you may be feeling is being caused by spinal stenosis. Since the condition is caused by the narrowing of the spinal cord, it can create pain in a plethora of ways due to the [...]
While relatively new to the West, people have sought relief through acupuncture since ancient times The thought of having needles stuck in your body can be understandably less than desirable – and even downright scary, due to the perceived pain you anticipate having to endure. However, this pain-relieving modality has been in practice for thousands [...]
“Oh, my aching back!” Could you use a dollar for every time either you or someone you know has said that? Back pain can be considered the root of all evils by those who suffer from it on a daily basis. So what’s the solution? Depends on what kind of pain you have and how [...]
