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- What Does Crepitus Or Cracking Of Knees Signify? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2018 from Gaurav GautamOverview Most people would have experienced or heard a cracking sensation accompanied by a crunching or popping noise when they move their knees. Usually occurring when a person kneels down or gets up from a kneeling position, this cracking or popping sensation is called crepitus. According to ...
Views: 35 - Treatment of car accident injuries etobicoke, don’t let pain, soreness and other problems impair your quality of life - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2018 from Olivia JohnsNo matter if your vehicle was entangled in a rear-end accident, crash or head-on collision; you likely hardship some serious injuries. The most common car accident injuries include: • Whiplash • Herniated discs • Broken bones • Spinal cord injuries • Muscular sprains and strains • Muscle ...
Views: 25 - Best Treatment for chronic pain – Allcare - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2018 from Manuel JesusIt’s no surprise when we talk about health issue these days. Many among us are already suffering from one or more health related problems. Technological advancements have made our generation negligent about their health which has resulted in adopting an unhealthy lifestyle. From senior citizens ...
Views: 45 - How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps Ease Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Amelia GrantChronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than 3 months and is different from the normal kind of pain that everybody feels from time to time when they pull a muscle or cut a finger. A person experiencing chronic pain has to endure the discomfort for months or even years after an injury ...
Views: 58 - Important aspects of Orthopedic Stem Cell Regeneration Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from Hillary TailorIn most cases, any orthopedic injuries caused by trauma or athletics can linger for a long time. It is not only the pain that goes with it, but any normal everyday activities are also hindered. The ensuing weakening process can be equally painful and traumatic. Osteoarthritis is a condition ...
Views: 76 - How to get rid of a swollen lip or reduce swelling? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2018 from Riaz UddinLet's start with the common ways to reduce or eliminate the swelling on the lip, before moving on to a few specific ones that are appropriate in certain cases. Cold compress and ice cubes The first way to calm and reduce swelling of the lips is to apply a cold compress, using ice cubes or ...
Views: 62 - Pain relief with minimal side effects - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2018 from Kim SmithIf you have to take a pain medication regularly, even if you don’t take it daily, you want to feel reassured that you won’t have a huge number of side effects to go with it. Most pain relief medication has a list of side effects that can scare anyone, but often they’re rare or ...
Views: 134 - TMJ, EFT, and Stress - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2018 from Suzanne ZachariaTMJ stands for temporomandibular joint . It is a joint that connects your skull and jaw, allowing movement of the jaw. There is one such joint on each side, right and left. Tightness in the muscles that control the TMJ is almost always something that I have connected to stress, frustration, ...
Views: 183 - Medical Breakthrough Massage Chairs for your Aches and Pains - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2018 from Lora DavisOver the years, our bodies develop aches and pains and at times we never know what the cause of these troubles are. In order to sort these issues out we turn to modern medicine for assistance and will often be referred to a selection of creams, ointments and various other concoctions which may ...
Views: 181 - Cosmetic Dentistry – What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2018 from Lora DavisWhen a person has cosmetic dentistry procedures it can give you a complete dental makeover. Due to developments in the dentistry field, a cosmetic dentist can do many procedures. These procedures normally involve treating dental problems like teeth that are discolored, gaps between teeth, or ...
Views: 187 - What is Palliative Care and End Of Life Care? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2018 from Soli SethiPalliative care is care that focuses on improving the quality of life and quality of care for patients with life-threatening or life-limiting illness and their families through the prevention and relief of suffering. Palliative care is for people living with a terminal illness where a cure is no ...
Views: 228 - 5 Running Injuries Most Beginners are Prone to Suffer and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 24, 2018 from Narendra SharmaWhen you take up running you also take up a new range of pains and the risk of being injured. Pushing your body too much is usually the source of injuries in beginner runners. Even if you're talking up running again, after a long pause, you might suffer these types of injuries, if you don't take ...
Views: 185 - Lumbar Radiculopathy, Sciatica, and Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on May 09, 2018 from Jenny LWhat do lumbar radiculopathy, sciatica, and lower back pain have in common? Other than pain, these conditions originate from the back and causes pain throughout the lower body area. As people get older, normal wear and tear to joints, discs, and bones becomes noticeable. Thus, back pain is ...
Views: 324(1 vote) - Hip Flexor Pain and Ways to Manage It - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from Marta KaliWhat Is a Hip Flexor The hips have muscles in front of them called hip flexors. They stretch from the femur bones and groin area up to the lower back and hips. These muscles are what give us the ability to lift our legs up when we walk, jog, or run. Because of this, the hip flexors are very ...
Views: 283 - A Guide to Spinal Stenosis - Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from Gaurav GautamSpinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that encases the spinal cord and nerve roots of the spine. It often occurs in the lower back and the neck. This condition mostly occurs in adults who are 50 & older. We discussed with the best spine doctors in Delhi, who recommended taking ...
Views: 413 - How to Get Relief From Sciatica Nerve Pain - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Rahul RahejaThe pain of sciatica nerve irritation can be an annoyance to everyday life. This pain can stretch from your lower back to the bottom of your feet. And the potential for the pain is always there, whatever you are doing. You could be simply trying to relax or sitting at a desk and the pain will be ...
Views: 499 - Factors Contributing to Sciatic Nerve Pain Or Sciatica - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2018 from Rahul RahejaWhat is sciatica? Sciatica is a standout amongst the most troublesome conditions for medicinal professionals, even those accomplished in treating back torment and sciatica patients, to distinguish and treat. Sciatica frequently introduces itself as a shivering as well as deadness, much the same ...
Views: 255 - How to Use Opioids Safely - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Thabet KhalidiPrescription opioids are some of the most effective painkillers known to medicine. Unfortunately, they also have a high degree of potential for addiction and abuse. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates that between 26.4 million and 36 million people worldwide abuse ...
Views: 249 - Mobilization, manipulation, and massage - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Jenny LThere are many styles of manual therapy, but there are three distinguished forms of manual therapy: mobilization, manipulation, and massage. They all start with the letter ‘m’ and they seem to do similar things. However, there are certainly differences between the three forms. The similarities ...
Views: 363(1 vote) - Mom: Keep Your Long Term Health in Mind When It Comes To Pain - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Rasel KhanManaging pain can be a difficult chore and for some, even more harmful than the pain itself. You don’t need to watch tv for long to see advertisements depicting a mother taking an over the counter painkiller or anti-inflammatory to power through their daily parental duties before putting the ...
Views: 290 - Pain Relief Solutions - compression knee sleeve. - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2018 from qurrat khanIn relation to pain alleviation, individuals will perform everything to help to make their very own tenderness vanish. Whether it is taking the latest Tylenol capsule in order to going through costly surgical treatments, the actual pain-free everyday life is probably the most important ...
Views: 350 - First Large Scale Acupuncture Study Shows AMAZING Results on PAIN Relief - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=first-large-scale-acupuncture-study-shows-amazing-results-on-pain-relief A study on 226 cancer patients from 11 different cancer centers across the United States, researchers funded by ...
Views: 393 - Kettlebell Workouts for Posture Improvement - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Amanda PerkinsIn today’s society, it is easy to fall victim to poor posture, whether it’s from sitting at a desk all day or a sedentary lifestyle on the weekends. The good news is that slumped shoulders and a curved or hunched back can be improved through regular exercise with a kettlebell. Kettlebell ...
Views: 399 - Nerve Overload: 4 Keys to Living with Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Anica OaksFibromyalgia comes with many symptoms, including pain and fatigue. When these symptoms interfere with daily life, fibromyalgia becomes debilitating. Thankfully, there are treatment options that can ease pain and decrease fatigue. Getting the Care You Need Finding a physician experienced in ...
Views: 347 - 8 Biggest Chronic Pain Mistakes that You Can Easily Avoid - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Karen ColeThere is no denying that living with chronic pain can make life exhausting and difficult. It can cause a lot of stress and worry and impact your professional and personal life as you may be unable to function properly. It is essential to remember that chronic pain is not a symptom; it is a ...
Views: 417 - Three Ways to Get Better Results from Your CBD Products - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Natalie ThongritCannabidiol, also known as CBD, has become a major health trend over the last few years. It’s no wonder more and more people are beginning to praise CBD. It offers a wide range of health benefits, it’s legal in most states, and, as anyone who uses it will immediately tell you, it doesn’t get ...
Views: 429 - Learn How To Reduce Your Joint Pain! - 5 Ways to Manage Joint Pain - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Gaurav GautamIs joint pain giving you sleepless nights? Then this article is for you, joint pain is an everyday problem for many people, characterized by pain and discomfort in the lower and upper back, legs, and buttocks that can be mild and episodic or chronic and debilitating. There are some ...
Views: 534 - Learn of Haemorrhoids – Symptoms and Causes - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Haemorrhoids are actually blood vessels located in the smooth muscles of the rectum and the anus. They are a normal part of the human anatomy and are located at the junction where small arteries meet veins. They are cushioned by smooth muscles and connective tissue and are classified ...
Views: 347 - Beyond Pills & Shots - Treating Bone & Joint Pain Naturally - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Harshad JethraIt is very commonly believed that anti inflammatory drugs and painkillers are just what it takes to overcome conditions like backache, stiffness, inflammation or even arthritis. However in practice, while these medications provide temporary relief from discomfort, they may have serious side ...
Views: 396 - Best Foods for Arthritics - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Harshad JethraArthritis broadly refers to a form of inflammation of joints, and some of the most common symptoms of arthritis are aching, pain, stiffness and swelling in and around affected joints. The two most common forms of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is ...
Views: 449 - Effective Remedies for Bone & Joint Pain/Arthritis - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Harshad JethraA joint pain could be caused as resulting from a strain, sprain or some other injury affecting the ligaments or tendons surrounding a joint. Alternately, a joint pain could result from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout. While the pain could occur in any part of the body, knees, ...
Views: 423 - Food Items to Avoid For Bone & Joint Pain - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Harshad JethraDid you know that your diet could have a great deal of influence on bone and joint pain and consuming the right kinds of foods simply brings about a difference! Just as an instance, ginger, turmeric and garlic are known for their anti inflammatory properties and can help fight pain. But in ...
Views: 447 - 3 Ways to Prevent a Car Accident From Causing Lifelong Problems - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanCar accidents are a stressful experience, and most people have little idea what to do after one besides pull over to the side of the road and exchange information. But a serious car accident can have repercussions that affect you the rest of your life if you’re not careful. That’s where knowing ...
Views: 961 - Shoulder Pain Is Not a Normal Problem - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Arif RahmanShoulder pain is a common problem among people. In fact, it is the biggest concern in developing nations. It not only affect a person’s ability to perform task, but also disrupt their professional life. According to a medical report, due to extreme shoulder pain, people can’t even do driving, ...
Views: 310 - Musculoskeletal pain: Causes, diagnosis, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMusculoskeletal pain is the sensation of discomfort or pain of structures in the body affecting bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Pain symptoms range from being mild to severe and can be acute or chronic in nature. Musculoskeletal pain can be local, affecting only a small area of ...
Views: 305 - Sternocleidomastoid pain: Anatomy, causes, treatment, and exercises - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Victor MarchioneSternocleidomastoid pain is felt in one of the largest muscle groups in the neck. The sternocleidomastoid name itself is very descriptive, as it originates at the manubrium of the sternum (sterno-) and the clavicle (cleido-) and inserts at the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull ...
Views: 343 - Vascular headache types: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneA vascular headache is a condition characterized by dilation or swelling of the blood vessels leading to headache pain. There are many kinds of headaches that cause blood vessels in the head to become enlarged, distended, or inflamed. Patients often complain of throbbing pain that worsens with ...
Views: 579 - Sternocleidomastoid pain: Anatomy, causes, treatment, and exercises - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Victor Marchioneternocleidomastoid pain is felt in one of the largest muscle groups in the neck. The sternocleidomastoid name itself is very descriptive, as it originates at the manubrium of the sternum (sterno-) and the clavicle (cleido-) and inserts at the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull ...
Views: 433 - What Is Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Alleviate the Pain, Improve Flexibility with Dietary & Lifestyle Changes! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Julie DohertyPolymyalgia is an arthritic inflammatory condition that causes muscle pain, loss of mobility with stiffness mainly felt within the hip & shoulder areas. Prominently noticeable in the mornings, taking about an hour or so to feel some relief. It has been found that a diet that is high in acidic ...
Views: 385 - Sphenoid sinusitis: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Victor MarchioneSphenoid sinusitis is an inflammation-related condition that can create uncomfortable symptoms and headache pain. Here, we explore what causes sphenoid sinusitis and how to deal with it. Our sinus is a cavity filled with air on both sides of our nasal structure. The cavities filter the air we ...
Views: 470 - Intercostal neuralgia: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Victor MarchioneIntercostal neuralgia is a form of neuropathic pain that results from the damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves of the peripheral or central nervous system. Intercostal neuralgia affects the nerves running between the ribs and is seen in an estimated 3–22 percent of patients referred to ...
Views: 503 - Reasons behind Neck Pain on the Left Side - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Victor MarchioneTrauma, inflammation, or abnormal growths may lead to neck pain on the left side. The human neck is formed of muscles, ligaments, nerves, and tissue supported by the vertebrae (the 33 bones that form the spinal column). As the spinal column runs from the lower back to the base of the skull, ...
Views: 321 - UTIs In Children – Know All Symptoms, Causes And Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Rahul SinghIntroduction Urinary tract infections or UTIs, are somewhat a common problem faced in childhood by many individuals. For some, a simple course of antibiotic medication is enough to get well, while for others with significant disruption in either the anatomy or function of their urinary ...
Views: 664 - Nerve Damage: 8 Possible Signs & Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Victor MarchioneThe first signs of nerve damage can be pretty scary—you might notice that you’ve cut your leg but didn’t feel anything. Of course, nerve damage symptoms could be marked by the exact opposite sensation: intense pain, tingling, and burning for no known reason. Symptoms and signs of nerve damage ...
Views: 285 - Panic Attacks Anxiety Disorder: Treatment for Anxiety and Panic Disorders - Can't Stop Thinking About Death Of Loved Ones - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Brett ManniPanic Attacks Anxiety Disorder: Treatment for Anxiety and Panic Disorders - Can't Stop Thinking About Death Of Loved Ones When it comes to the best treatment for panic disorder there's often a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. So I'm going to quickly run through the most common options ...
Views: 390 - Learn more about osteopathy - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from Marina PalThis unique method of the treating the body as a whole unit was one of the four founding principles of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the pioneer of Osteopathy in the late 1800’s. He believed it was not enough to simply treat the area of pain or stiffness, but to use a drug-free method of manual ...
Views: 298 - Stomach Pain after Eating: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Victor MarchioneHave you ever experienced stomach pain after eating? The other evening, my friend Anne and I ate dinner at a fancy Italian restaurant. Our delicious meal consisted of several courses—there was the antipasto platter filled with a variety of deli meats, veggies, and cheeses; a caprese salad ...
Views: 427 - 6 Ways to Deal With Pain Without Opiates - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Narendra SharmaUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you are probably aware of the on-going crisis in opiate use and overdose in America. Opiates are known to be addictive, but doctors write enough prescriptions for them for every adult in the country to have a bottle. Deaths from opioid overdose continue to ...
Views: 491 - What is an arterial embolism? Causes, symptoms, and treatment - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAn arterial embolism is a blood clot that has become lodged in the arterial blood system, the main circulatory system for delivering oxygenated blood. This can restrict vital blood flow in tissues and organs virtually anywhere in the body. However, blood clots in the arterial circulatory system ...
Views: 280 - What is an enlarged ovary? Causes, symptoms, and treatment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAn enlarged ovary is one that has become larger than normal. There are many different causes of enlarged ovaries and they have varying degrees of severity. A woman’s ovaries are part of her endocrinal and reproductive system. They are responsible for the release of hormones such as estrogen and ...
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