Pancreatitis is a disease affecting the pancreas. Damage starts to occur once digestive enzymes are activated and begin to attack the pancreas before they enter the small intestine. The pancreas is important because it releases digestive enzymes which help with food digestion and also,...
If you follow Basketball at all you will undoubtedly have heard Steve Kerr’s story. For those that aren’t so caught up here’s a quick overview: Steve Kerr as coach of the Golden State Warriors, who have won the NBA title in two of the...
Carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS is a condition that results from a compressed median nerve in the wrist. The symptoms include pain, numbness or tingling in your hand and fingers. The pain usually worsens at night. Myth 1 – Work-related Stress can cause CTS Although repetitive...
Intercostal neuralgia is a type of neuropathic pain that occurs as a result of damage or dysfunction to one or more nerves of the central nervous system. The condition can be caused by a number of diseases. The sporadic episodes of acute pain experienced in...
The facet joints are small stabilizing joints in the spine that allow flexibility and movement of the torso. Along with supporting the entire body, these joints also permit motions like bending over, twisting and rotating. Any issues with the facet joints can severely impair...
Beautifully engineered with interlocking muscles, joints, bones, ligaments and nerves, the lumbar spine provides strength and flexibility of movement. Occasionally, the lower back may experience an injury of sorts and there are many reasons as to why low back pain can suddenly occur. Pain...
Even though a small bone, the tailbone performs a number of important functions in the body, including providing support when sitting down. Medically known as the coccyx, any injury in this region can easily result in tailbone pain when sitting down and getting up. Tailbone...
Low back pain is a common problem that has social, clinical, and an economic impact on society. Around 15% of the U.S. population suffers from lower back pain at some time or the other. In an epidemiologic review study, risk factors for lower back...
New daily persistent headache (NDPH) is a type of a headache occurring in individuals who do not have a history of a frequent headache. NDPH causes a continuous headache for days. This can lead to a headache that causes constant pain. With a continuous...
If a doctor recently diagnosed you or someone you care about with fibromyalgia, it is common to wonder, “What does a fibromyalgia flare-up feel like?” Unfortunately, a fibromyalgia flare-up feels a little different for everyone, so there is no clear black-and-white answer to this...