So what IS carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (National Institutes of Health), CTS occurs as a result of the median nerve, which is located in the middle of the forearm and hand on the palm side, getting pinched or squeezed at the wrist. This results in [..]
Obviously, there are MANY causes of low back pain (LBP) but you may be surprised about some of the following:Trauma:
Let’s start with the easy one – falling down, over lifting, twisting,
pushing, pulling, bending over, sporting activities, work activities,
sex, sneezing, raking, shoveling, etc. We’ve all sprained an ankle or a
finger and based [..]
There are many jobs that place people at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome
(CTS), but we bet you wouldn’t have thought of musicians. First and
most important, we don’t want to scare anyone from playing a musical
instrument as many of us find music to be a very important release
mechanism or an escape from [..]
Fibromyalgia
(FM) can be characterized by pain that is widespread but not limited to
a single anatomical area. This article will concentrate on a few
specific vitamin recommendations with the understanding that a "good"
diet such as one low in glutens (wheat, oats, barley, rye), rich in
fruits, vegetables, and lean meats, with an emphasis [..]
It is very important that those of us with neck pain
learn what we can do to help ourselves as the benefits from treatment
are always much more satisfying for both the healthcare provider and
patient. Self-care promotes independence and a feeling of
accomplishment. You are the most important part of this "team" effort to [..]
We all know automobile accidents or motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are the most common cause of whiplash;
however, whiplash can also occur from a slip and fall and virtually any
injury where your head is whipped backwards. Here are some important
facts about whiplash you may not be aware of...For example,
did you know the [..]
The most common causes of "whiplash" are injuries that arise from automobile accidents or motor vehicle collisions (MVCs). So, let’s chat about why and how this happens in a "typical" MVC. You are stopped at a red light, patiently waiting for the light to turn green and suddenly, you hear the screech of tires followed [..]
Have you ever noticed every time you go running, you have lower back pain
either during or after the run? If so, you may be wondering if you
should quit running, find an alternative sport, or simply stop all
activity and adopt a sedentary lifestyle. If you love the benefits of
running and want to [..]
Fibromyalgia
(FM) is a common chronic condition that affects millions of people
around the world. The overview of the symptoms is widespread pain in the
muscles accompanied by pain, fatigue, and "…just feeling wiped out!"
Sleep deprivation is a common problem and some experts feel sleep loss
for any reason—stress, past injury, current illness, etc.—can [..]
We're hoping this article will not PUT you to sleep but rather WAKE
YOU UP to the important information presented here about how to sleep in
the presence of neck pain.If
you’ve ever had neck pain, then you already know how challenging it is
to find a comfortable position in bed and how difficult it [..]