Whiplash is such a common injury that you may be tempted to push through the symptoms and wait for your pain to go away rather than seeing a doctor. But untreated whiplash increases your risk for extending the pain and developing long-term problems.
It is broadly recognized that sedentary behavior and lack of exercise can lead to obesity and related health problems. What is less well-known is that sitting for long periods significantly enhances people’s risk for developing low back pain.
Pain affects your quality of life. Your lifestyle habits affect your pain levels. Whether you are suffering from acute or chronic pain, your lifestyle could be blamed for it.
Golf is a popular sport, but because it’s often thought of as a leisure activity, its health benefits are often overlooked. Luckily, there is ample scientific research into the reasons why and the ways in which golf leads to lower back pain.
People with fibromyalgia tend to experience widespread pain that is accompanied by any combination of: fatigue, mood disturbances, memory problems, and trouble sleeping. Other conditions that often co-occur with fibromyalgia are headaches, irritable bowel
Sciatica results when the sciatic nerve is compressed, irritated, or inflamed. The condition may lead to pain and weakness in the back, buttocks, and legs. More than 5 million people in the U.S. suffer from sciatica, but unfortunately, there is no guarante
The relationship between sleep disturbance and chronic pain is similar to that of the chicken and the egg scenario. If you have chronic pain, you can’t sleep properly. When you don’t sleep properly, your pain symptoms are likely to worsen.
Regulations related to cannabis have been changing. As a result, more and more people are beginning to use cannabis for medical purposes. Multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, and nausea and vomiting that occurs with chemotherapy are some of
If you suffer from chronic back, arm, or leg pain, and nothing gives you long-lasting relief, spinal cord stimulation may be the solution you need. Here are five ways to know whether spinal cord stimulation is right for you.
Exercise might be the last thing you want to do if you have arthritis, but it’s essential to your good health and comfort. Read on to learn how exercise can improve your condition.
Coping with back pain is never easy, and when that pain is chronic, your quality of life suffers. Radiofrequency ablation offers a safe technique with fast recovery time that offers medium to long-term relief from chronic pain.