Facial pain refers to any pain felt in the eyes, nose, and mouth as well as the surrounding areas. The pain can be described as sharp, aching, throbbing, or tingling. What is facial pain? Pain in the face is one of the top reported reasons for medical visits. Facial pain can be related to a number of…
A DIFFERENT TYPE OF PAIN CALLS FOR A DIFFERENT APPROACH. Chronic pain is a common condition, affecting almost one in five adults globally. But yours is different from most. You’ve tried the methods that work for other people, but nothing seems to help. It’s well known that this kind of pain is limited to a…
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For acute muscle soreness and joint pain caused by exercise, there are a number of potential remedies. Over-the-counter medications may provide some relief but also have unnecessary side effects. Some creams and ointments can also help alleviate pain in the short term. However, one therapy that has lasted through the ages is the use of hot…
Current studies tell us that 19% of the population suffers from some form of knee pain. It appears to affect more women than men with nearly 20% of women reporting pain and only 10-15% of their male counterparts. Knee pain is any pain that affects the knee joint and can result from an injury to…
Over half of all people in the U.S. will experience some form of back pain. This is a dull or sharp pain in the any region of the back, especially the lower area, that makes it difficult to function normally. What are the risk factors for back pain and how can you prevent or reduce…
The lumbar, or lower, region of the back is a common location to experience osteoarthritis. This is a disease that causes the cushioning tissues, or cartilage, on top of the bones to degenerate over time. It can cause pain and swelling in the affected areas. Osteoarthritis of the spine specifically affects the joints and discs…
Opioids are a class of medications that are often used to treat moderate to severe pain that has not responded to other milder medications, like ibuprofen and Advil. These prescription painkillers include codeine, morphine, and oxycodone. Many people do use opioid medications in order to find pain relief and have a greater quality of life.…
Chronic back pain–that is, back pain that last six months or longer–can have negative effects on the health of our body, but also our mind. Those with chronic back pain are believed to suffer from clinical depression at rates four times higher than the general public. Likewise, 75% of people with depression also suffer from…