In a poll conducted by Harris Interactive a massive 83% of U.S. workers indicated that they experienced work stress. Eight out of ten adults is far too big of a number for us to accept this as simply normal. Workplace stressors include low pay, increased workload, and issues with other people in the office. Many of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Migraines can be crippling when they occur. While there is not much to celebrate about these debilitating headaches, many individuals suffering from them may have some warning that they will occur. Others may be able to determine specific environmental triggers that they can then avoid. Incorporate these tricks into your daily life to help you…
Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (often called TMJ disorders) are conditions that affect the jaw and chewing muscles. While it is not entirely understood why, TMJ and fibromyalgia pain are often related, with many fibromyalgia patients experiencing the symptoms of TMJ disorders. TMJ and fibromyalgia TMJ disorder symptoms include: Pain in the face, jaw, and neck Muscle…