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When most people think of arthritis, they automatically think of weak knees and painful, inflamed fingers. However, if you notice your neck feeling stiff or experience pain when turning your head, it's likely caused by arthritis. Like the rest of your body, your neck's discs and joints degenerate over time due to wear and tear. […]

More than three million people in the United States alone get injured in car accidents every year—and some victims are lucky enough to walk away without any severe injuries or even unharmed. However, you must realize that car accident injuries may go unnoticed for several days or even weeks after a car accident. These types […]

We may not be aware of this, but there are different types of health professionals who can help us with our back pains. These health practitioners come from different backgrounds as they have varied forms of training and specializations. Each of them also has various roles, so how do we know which type of doctor […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a wrist or hand disorder, which often causes a tingling feeling and severe pain. This condition usually happens when your carpal tunnel (a narrow tunnel on your wrists, protecting your median nerve) gets swollen or inflamed because of excessive pressure. This stress can disrupt your carpal tunnel's system, damaging the […]

Exercises are essential to maintain your overall well being.  The emergence of the pandemic changes the way of living and people's routines. These are the new work environment, shopping habits, the process of ordering food, and the like. It is exciting and comes with various benefits. You gained flexibility and freedom in managing your schedule, […]

Ice or heat? Which is better? Whether to apply a hot or cold compress to treat injury depends on the type of injury that caused pain. Thus, applying heat on the damage may not always be the best since cold compress may be needed instead. So, you ask, "When should I use heat and when […]

Many people are burdened by chronic pain in the back and neck. In some cases, the pain is not resolved by traditional treatments and surgery. One other option that they can consider is to have spinal cord stimulation.  A growing number of patients have undergone spinal cord stimulation implants (SCS) around the word. This method […]

If you feel pain and numbness on your side that could extend to your legs or arms, it could be a sign that you have a herniated disc. If the pain worsens as you move, stand, or sit, it also falls under a herniated or slipped disc symptoms. Other symptoms of a slipped disc also […]

When it's sunny outside, or when spring's season is nearby, many people get drawn to the outdoors, increasing activities. Avid runners or joggers are usually on top of the list when it comes to active individuals, training for upcoming marathons, or just wanting to stay fit and get faster, increasing their endurance. However, these increased […]

If you've had a headache, you should know that it can make even the simplest of tasks monumental. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 2 out of 3 children will have headaches by 15, and over 9 out of 10 adults experience headaches sometime in their lives. It's the most common form of […]