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…
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…