rheumatics and arthritis
A diet for aching joints
Chronic illnesses like arthritis, are often linked to dietary practices. Researches show that certain food can start arthritic pain. But on the positive side, recent studies also show that some food can alleviate pain caused by arthritis. However, it must be clarified that f...read more
Are you an ideal candidate for prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy stimulates the body to repair the painful area. For the patient who has localized areas of pain or the person who has had a recent injury from an accident, Prolotherapy is a very effective treatment to strengthen those specific areas and eliminate the pain. Real...read more
Arthritis all the way down to your feet
Arthritis is a disease of the joints which causes them to become inflamed and stiffen. There are three types of arthritis Rheumatoid Osteo-arthritis Gout Gout is the result of an imbalance of uric acid in the body, and affects more men t...read more
Arthritis and ayurveda
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. According to Ayurveda arthritis is primarily a vata (air) disease which is due to accumulation of toxins in the joints and is known as amavata. This can be caused by poor digestion and a weakened colon, resul...read more
Arthritis pain relief with acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used to relieve arthritis pain in traditional Chinese medicine for many thousands of years. It has recently become a widely used technique in western medicine – both by doctors and others. Acupuncture claims good results in the treatment of arthri...read more
Arthritis: diet and fish oil in arthritis pain
Arthritis pain has never been easy to treat and arthritis symptoms have often been managed by the use of possibly toxic or unpalatable arthritis medication. Arthritis pain relief sometimes comes at a price!In recent years there has been a great deal of interest in the bene...read more
Arthritis: painful onstruction syndrome
Arthritis is known as 'Painful Obstruction Syndrome' in Chinese medicine and is something that acupuncturists commonly treat. Types ‘Wind Bi type’ Joint pain which moves from one joint to the next is known as 'Wandering Bi Syndrome' or 'Wind B...read more
Back pain: when to call a doctor
Contact your doctor promptly if back pain results from a fall or blow to the back. Otherwise, contact your doctor if pain does not improve after about a week.Infrequently, back pain can signal a serious medical problem. Consult your doctor if you have back p...read more
Diagnosing back pain
Physical examination and medical history Your doctor will take a medical history, and will likely ask about the frequency, duration and nature of the pain (whether it is piercing, throbbing, burning, etc); when it began; whether it was triggered by an event, such as lifting...read more
Elbow pain: golfer's elbow
Golfer’s elbow is a form of tendonitis, affecting the tendons, which are the ends of muscles that attach to bone. The medical name golfer’s elbow, medial epicondylitis, comes from the names of the bony prominences where the tendons insert, and w...read more
Elbow pain: some information
Description Injuries in general, such as recreational activities, work-related tasks, work or projects around the home and falls, but especially sports injuries, are the most common cause of elbow pain. Since most blows to the elbow are not strong enough to...read more
Frozen shoulder and diabetes
There are many ways that diabetes can affect the muscles and joints. Sugar sticks to the collagen in cells and affects its ability to function. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and a poor blood supply results in scarring and damage in the body's elastic tis...read more
General information about neck pain
Description The neck supports the head, enabling it to move, and provides a link between the head and the trunk. Seven cervical vertebrae support the neck. However, because the neck is less protected than the rest of the spine, it is vulner...read more
Get to the "joint" of arthritis pain!!
What is joint pain? Joint pain is any pain that occurs in and/or around a joint – the place where two bones meet. In the UK the most common cause is arthritis. According to the Arthritis Research Campaign some 8.9 million British peo...read more
Having joint problems ?
Joint problems Arthritis is a joint-related condition that affects billions of people as they grow older. It typically involves pain, inflammation and stiffness. What causes arthritis? People aren't entirely sure. The condition cannot be cured but it often responds to tr...read more
How to treat your neck pain?
How to treat your neck pain Neck pain is a very common complaint. We don't realise how much we rely on our neck and our spine until we develop neck pain or back pain. Neck pain can really get you down – and many of those who suffer with chronic neck pains end up quite depress...read more
Information about arthritis
Arthritis literally means joint inflammation and is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting about one in every six Americans. Although arthritis is often referred to as one disease, it's not. There are more than 100 forms of arthriti...read more
Living with a frozen shoulder: how to survive the ordeal
Keep your frozen shoulder warm I know that it almost sounds too obvious but it works! Use warm or hot compresses (or buy a heating pad) and use it over your shoulder four or five times a day for fifteen minutes at a time. It also works well applied in your armpit - the warm...read more
Prolotherapy and chronic pain
It is not a secret that chronic musculoskeletal pain is the number one cause of chronic disability in North America. Nor is it a secret that chronic back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under the age of 45. What is a secret is that this rampaging epidemi...read more
Some information about back pain
Description We usually consider the back as two separate sections: the upper back, or thoracic spine, and the lower back, or lumbar vertebra. Most chronic back pain occurs in the lower back. In fact, lower back pain is one of the most common conditions and one of the leadin...read more
Some information about knee pain
Description The largest joint in the body, the knee is made up of the lower end of the thigh bone (femur), which rotates on the upper end of the shin bone (tibia), and the knee cap (patellae), which slides in a groove on th...read more
The key to preventing osteoporosis
ARE YOU AT RISK? All men and women have some risk of developing osteoporosis as they get older. However, the following situations increase the risk. If you: have a small bone structure, are short in height and with a thin build are a woman past ...read more
Three main types of back surgery
There are three basic types of back surgery: A laminectomy - removing the back part of the bone (called the lamina) over the spinal column. A segment of lamina can be removed to relieve pressure on a nerve, or the entire lamina can be removed. This pr...read more
What causes back pain?
In about 85% of acute back pain cases, the exact cause cannot be identified. There are many different possible causes; the following are some of the more common causes: Sprains, strains and minor injuries, usually after lifting a heavy object or makin...read more
What is back pain?
Back pain can occur anywhere along the spine, but the most common site is the lower back or lumbar region. The lower part of the back bears the weight of the upper body plus any weight you are carrying, and it also twists and bends more than the upper back.B...read more
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