Category Archives: Pain Management

Have you ever flexed your foot the wrong way and experienced the excruciating pain of your calf cramping? Or how about having to stop an exercise because of a muscle cramp? Muscle cramps are painful and they can occur at the most random times, robbing you of your ability to do anything. But why does ...click here to read more

Patients suffering from chronic pain often have to explore many avenues to discover the best pain management therapies for themselves. A new study has shown that tai chi may be a viable option in this capacity and, in fact, may be even more beneficial than aerobic exercises. The researchers cite their desire to give chronic ...click here to read more

Pronator teres syndrome, or PTS, is a condition that impacts a specific muscle in the forearm that can lead to pain in the hand. Some sufferers find that it causes weakness, limiting the use of the hand. Pronator teres syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which passes between two parts of the pronator teres muscle ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia is a condition that impacts at least five million Americans, and while there are some medical treatments, more people who have been diagnosed with fibro are turning to alternatives such as a fibromyalgia diet. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes, fatigue, pain, and tender points in various regions of the body as well ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia usually causes chronic pain that can be debilitating. It is generally treated with medication including antidepressants, which have side-effects. A new study explored the use of an alternative treatment called “compassion meditation” and found it to be effective in reducing pain symptoms. The Effect of Meditation Therapy on Fibromyalgia Symptoms The study that assessed ...click here to read more

Well over 60 million Americans suffer from back pain and for many people it is specifically upper back pain that disrupts their life; however, relief can be found through natural treatments and exercise. When someone complains about upper back pain, it is likely they are experiencing discomfort throughout the backside of the chest and upper ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia is an incurable condition that causes chronic pain in bones and muscles. While it has no cure, doctors have linked it with the nervous system, as it is the nerves that send the pain sensation to the brain. A recent study draws a connection between fibromyalgia and a hypersensitive brain. The study was carried ...click here to read more

Intercostal neuralgia is a form of neuropathic pain that results from the damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves of the peripheral or central nervous system. Intercostal neuralgia affects the nerves running between the ribs and is seen in an estimated 3–22 percent of patients referred to pain clinics. Prevalence in the general population ...click here to read more

A recent study has shown that there may be some major benefits to practicing yoga for fibromyalgia. But what is fibromyalgia? It’s a chronic disorder that predominantly plagues women over men. Sufferers experience varying degrees of muscle pain and constant persistent fatigue. All of the following conditions can be categorized as fibromyalgia: endometriosis, chronic fatigue ...click here to read more

Left flank pain refers to the sensation of pain located in the left lower region of the back, in the area below the ribs and above the pelvis. There are a number of different diseases and conditions that can lead to the development of this condition, but any pain located here often brings the health ...click here to read more

Essential oils have been used by many cultures around the world for centuries, and now we know that there are essential oils for fibromyalgia that can bring millions of people relief. Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal condition that impacts the way the body processes pain signals. It is characterized by pain in various parts of ...click here to read more

Right side chest pain is a commonly reported symptom experienced by many. While it may not have the same connotations as left-sided chest pain, which is often related to having a heart attack, right-sided chest pain can also be associated with several relatively unappreciated consequences. The left side of the chest is often given more ...click here to read more

There are a variety of causes for pain, and uncovering the cause of it can help you obtain relief from your pain so you can stop suffering. Have you ever experienced a pain that travels down the back of your leg through the buttocks? Did it feel numb or almost tingling? Was sitting and sleeping ...click here to read more

A hamstring strain can be a painful injury located in the muscles of the leg. The hamstring muscles consist of three posterior thigh muscles located between the hip and the knee, otherwise known as the back of the thigh. The Biceps Femoris muscle, the Semitendinosus muscle, and the Semimembranosus muscle, all begin as a tendon ...click here to read more