Back Structure: From a geometric point of view, your spine is made up of a series of oddly-shaped tripods stacked one on top of the other. These are called vertebra. In the front section is a cup-shaped bone separated by spongy discs, which allows for flexibility....
Billions of people around the world live with chronic pain, which has given rise to one of the newest specialties in modern medicine: Pain management. These doctors, often working with a diverse team of helpers, are trained to diagnose and treat conditions with numerous techniques...
Phantom limb pain at first glance appears to be a medical condition that is beyond the realm of science. The condition develops after amputation and involves the experience of pain or other sensations that patients feel come from the area of the missing limb or...
An estimated 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives with some facing chronic pain and others intermittent pain. Certainly, a “slipped disc” or a herniated disc is considered one of the most painful conditions there are. Herniated refers...
Hyperkyphosis, commonly called kyphosis, is a condition of the spine that results from exaggerated curvature that leads to a rounded back. This can cause a patient to hunch forward, giving rise to the term “hunchback.” Patients with kyphosis that has gotten that far can develop...
Given the number of painful conditions brought on by high heels, it seems unfortunate to report that studies have found they do make women more attractive. An article in Psychology Today outlined the phenomenon, citing an experiment in which lights were used to highlight a...
Chronic pain, like every other significant human experience, includes a psychological response, which varies from patient to patient. People in pain have increased the risk for depression, chronic fatigue, anxiety and stress, restlessness, moodiness, and insomnia. Chronic pain can close down a person’s willingness to...
Few people are completely fearless when undergoing surgery, even if some gladly anticipate the relief from a currently painful or disrupting condition in their lives. Still, most surgeries include post-surgical pain that could last for hours, days, weeks or months depending on the surgery. Anticipating...
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that is designed to restore the functionality of a vertebral segment that has partially collapsed, leading to a compression fracture. The collapsing can occur when the bones of the vertebral column have become weakened due to osteoporosis or other...
What if you were suffering from chronic pain and there was no such thing as pain medication, acupuncture or any other physical intervention that could help? What other forms of pain management could you turn to for relief? What if, for example, the only options...
