It may be surprising to hear that some of the most common cases of chronic lower back pain are not necessarily caused by accidents or jobs that require carrying heavy loads. Smaller activities and ill-performed habits are what build up chronic lower back pain. These activities are done daily and if not treated with the proper adjustments, can easily lead to long term effects on your body. These several normal … Read more
Back pain are common amongst all ages whether we like it or not. Depending on the type of exercises or work we do, back pain can sprout out of nowhere and when left untreated, it can become chronic. While some spinal diagnosis is relatively straightforward (tumors, infections, or fractures), back pain are often complex and multi-factorial. However, getting an accurate diagnosis for back pain is critical since different diagnosis will … Read more
Our modern sedentary lifestyles, both at home and in the work place, are costly for us and for our employers. Medical experts have started referring to long periods of physical inactivity and its negative consequences as “sitting disease.” It is suggested that people who sit for long periods of time have an increased risk of disease. Even when adults meeting physical activity guidelines, sitting for prolonged periods can compromise metabolic … Read more
Diabetic neuropathy is damage to nerves that occurs as a result of diabetes.Different types of diabetic neuropathy include peripheral neuropathy, focal neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and proximal neuropathy How is peripheral neuropathy diagnosed? The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are highly variable. A thorough neurological examination is required to sort out the cause of the symptoms and involves taking an extensive medical history (covering symptoms, work environment, social habits, exposure to toxins, … Read more
Fish: Salmon, Halibut, Trout, Maceral, Sardines, Tuna, Yellowtail, Sea Bass Reduces joint swelling, pain, and morning stiffness Reduce headache pain Significantly reduce neck and back pain Unions, Garlic and Herbs Relieve pain and inflammation fight inflammation in rheumatic conditions Berries: Cherries, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Cranberries Reduced joint in osteoarthritis Tarte cherry juice reduces muscle pain Lower the risk of painful gout Soy Soothe neuropathic pain and sciatica Relieve nerve pain … Read more
Epidural steroid injections treat pain associated with pinch and inflamed nerves. It is not considered surgery if you decide to go with this method of treatment. As a matter of fact, epidural steroid injections are very beneficial and is becoming quite popular in today’s pain managing trends. What are epidural steroid injections? ESI are a minimally invasive injections used for various types of pain including joint pain, knee pain, back … Read more
Wrist Pain- Tendon Injury – Wrist Tendonitis – Repetitive Sprain Injury – however you may want to call it, the strain can be in the form of innocent taps on the keyboards when typing. The strain can be something we do every day like lifting heavy weight barbells in a repetitive motion at the gym can be so innocent until our wrist gives out. In contrast, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is … Read more
In the morning, try cutting down on caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and can keep you awake 10 to 12 hours after drinking it. After lunch, cut back on your overall intake or consider avoiding caffeine all together. When it comes to napping, less is more. Be careful with the clock when it comes nap time. Napping after 2 pm or late in the afternoon (when were likely to be the … Read more
