Headaches are caused by a multitude of triggers, however, they are defined as pain experienced by the nerves in the membranes inside the skull or major nerves that radiate out from the brain, most often caused by irritation, inflammation, or injury. Headache pain can further be subdivided into tension, cluster, or migraine headaches. Causes of…
Individuals with conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease, need to be cautious about the food they eat in order to avoid unnecessary abdominal pain. Crohn’s, an IBD disease that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, can cause bleeding, constipation, and abdominal cramps and pain. The CDC reports that IBD is one of the…
Shoulder pain, especially caused from rotator cuff disorders, can be a significant cause of pain for many patients. Since the shoulder is involved in many upper body movements–from putting on a shirt to holding a child to throwing a ball–it’s important to be cognizant of your current shoulder condition. You can try exercises for shoulder…
Knee pain doesn’t have to result in avoiding physical activity altogether. If you suffer from knee pain due to a variety of conditions, including sports injuries or arthritis, you probably wonder what the best exercises are to maintain fitness and alleviate pain. Luckily, there are a quite a few options available. Here is just a…
The information about water exercises is encouraging. The CDC notes that swimmers have half the risk of death compared with inactive people. A study from Indiana University found that actively swimming as an older adult can actually delay the aging process for decades. WebMD calls water exercise “the easiest workout for people with fibromyalgia pain.” Just what are…
Spinal stenosis is a condition that can often lead to chronic back pain and decreased mobility in the legs. While there are multiple causes for this condition, it is most often associated with degenerative diseases of aging, such as degenerative arthritis or bone spurs. What is spinal stenosis? At its basic level, spinal stenosis is…
Many of us immediately think about whiplash when we think about injuries caused by car accidents. However, even slow impact car crashes can result in lower back pain that can cause discomfort and chronic issues. Incidence of car accidents In 2010, seatbelt usage increased to 85% from just 69% in 1998 and the National Highway…
Lower back pain is a worldwide problem. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in countries all over the world, low back pain “ranks high (often first) as a cause of disability and inability to work, as an interference with the quality of life, and as a reason for medical consultation.” The American Chiropractic Association…
Back pain, unfortunately, has many different causes and presentation in the body. What is sciatica, though? Sciatica–a form of pain that is felt in the legs, buttocks, and back–can be an especially prevalent form of pain for many patients. What is sciatica? Sciatica is a pain symptom that is felt when the sciatic nerve is…
As we previously shared, whiplash is a cause of neck pain. For more details on this condition, what it is, and how to treat it, we thought we would delve into the subject a little more. What is whiplash? Whiplash is an excessive extension and flexing of the neck. It is most often found in individuals…