Pain and aches are common, and we all experience them at some point. Pain is the body’s most common reaction to alert about a possible injury. The body sends a signal from the point of injury to the spinal cord, which transmits the signals to our brain indicating the injury. The pain tends to lessen […]
Arthritis is a common disease with over 100 different types. The disease makes everyday tasks difficult because of limited motion and extensive pain. According to statistics, nearly 54 million people i.e. 23% of the residents suffer from arthritis in the United States alone. The problem seems to get more complicated every day. Stiffness and joint […]
There is a correlation between knee pain and weight loss, and there is evidence of this. Knee pain often occurs due to excessive weight gain. Consequently, many people find weight loss to be a means of getting relief from knee pain. Obesity is a common struggle among Americans, and losing weight is one of the […]
Aching knees is a common symptom, sometimes coming from overuse, strain, or just older age. Though we often think of the source of pain as the only issue, it is often linked to other things, some that we might not think of. Instead of rushing off to a surgeon and considering surgical replacement, you might […]
The Side Effects of Using Painkillers for Musculoskeletal Pain. Did you know that musculoskeletal disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S.A.? In fact, of the just over 300 million people in the U.S.A. Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders (MSD) affects about 126 million people.1 Want to hear another shocker? Think about this: More people […]
Eating an anti-inflammatory diet will decrease the pain that you feel day to day and will make your body stronger to fight disease and illness. The recent research shows that if you eat a healthy diet to keep your body un-inflamed and not acidic, diseases will not occur in your body. Inflammation is a major […]
Most everyone experiences back pain at some point in their lives. So, it’s safe to say, you can probably relate to the feeling and that you know how irritating it can be to feel pain in your back. It’s one of the most common reasons why people make a visit to their doctor and miss […]
Our hips are ball-and-socket joints, the largest of this type of joint in our bodies. When our hips are healthy and pain-free, they fit together in a way that allows us to move about fluidly. When we use our hips, there’s a cushion of cartilage that helps prevent any friction as your hip bone moves […]
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints affecting people of all ages. Pain in the knee may be the result of a traumatic injury like a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Or, it can be related to medical conditions like arthritis, gout, or an infection. Some instances of minor knee pain will respond […]