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13May, 2017

Failed Back Surgery Syndrom

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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Although some in the medical field take issue with the word “failed” in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, patients who continue to suffer with chronic pain after surgery really don’t care what you call it. They just want the pain to stop. The name Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is kind of a misnomer. Often times the surgeon is successful in restoring structural stability, alignment, or nerve decompression through procedures like spinal fusion, laminectomy or discectomy. The problem arises, however, when the level of pain occurring after surgery exceeds […]
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9May, 2017

Auto Accident Injury

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The most common injury sustained in an automobile accident is “whiplash” involving the soft tissue in the neck and back. Occupants of vehicles in a rear end collision are at greatest risk to suffer from whiplash because of the rapid acceleration of the head backwards, followed by a reflexive forward snapping of the head and neck (Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration or CAD). The joints in the neck (cervical spine) can move in a range of motion that is greater than physiologically safe during a whiplash, which can lead to stretch or compression […]
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5May, 2017

Cluster Headache

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Cluster Headache General Cluster headache is far less common than migraine or tension headache.  Cluster headaches occur in cyclical patterns or clusters, which gives the condition its name. Cluster headache is one of the most painful types of headache. In contrast to people with migraine headache, perhaps 5-8 times as many men as women have cluster headache. Most people get their first cluster headache at age 25 years, although they may experience their first attacks in their teens to early 50s. As the name suggests, the cluster headache exhibits a […]
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2May, 2017

Neck Pain

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Who Is Affected By Neck Pain? Neck pain refers to pain in the cervical (neck) region that may radiate into the upper extremities. Every year, approximately 10% of the population will have an episode of neck pain. Neck pain can affect individuals of all ages, affecting women slightly more often then men. What Are The Risk Factors And Causes Of Neck Pain? Most cases of neck pain are the result of wear and tear of the structures in the neck. This wear and tear can occur with aging or from […]
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30Apr, 2017

Knee Pain

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What is Knee Pain? Knee pain is a common complaint for many people, especially for athletes and the aging. There are several factors that can cause knee pain. Awareness and knowledge of the causes of knee pain lead to a more accurate diagnosis. Management of knee pain is in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for that diagnosis. Knee pain can be either referred pain or related to the knee joint itself. The Structure of the Knee The knee joint consists of an articulation between four bones: the femur, tibia, […]
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28Apr, 2017

Headaches

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Who Is Affected By Headaches? Headache disorders are one of the most common disorders of the nervous system experienced by a large percentage of the population. The World Health Organization reports that approximately 47% of the adult population suffered from at least one headache in the past year. There are a wide variety of headache disorders; the three most commonly discussed types of primary headache disorders are tension-type headache, migraine, and cluster headache. Headaches can also occur secondary to other issues in the body, such as medication-overuse headaches. While there […]
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25Apr, 2017

Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia Who Is Affected By Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widepsread muscle pain and fatigue in affected individuals. Patients who suffer from fibromyalgia have pain and tenderness throughout the body. These tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs that hurt when pressure is put on them. Additionally, other symptoms may accompany their pain and tenderness, including: Sleep disturbances Headaches Morning stiffness Painful menstruation Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet Difficulty with memory and thinking It has been estimated that […]
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23Apr, 2017

Arthritis

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Arthritis Who Is Affected By Arthritis? Arthritis is a term that is used to describe over 100 different rheumatic conditions and diseases that affect various components in the body including the bones, joints, cartilage, connective tissues, and muscles. In the United States, approximately 50 million individuals suffer from arthritis. The three most common type of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile arthritis. Arthritis can affect individuals at any age; reports have shown that two-thirds of individuals who are affected by arthritis are under the age of 65. Disturbingly, approximately […]
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19Apr, 2017

Back Pain

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Back Pain Who Is Affected By Back Pain? Back pain is an extremely common musculoskeletal condition that can affect any area of the spine; however, it most commonly affects the lumbar spine. Back pain is either classified as acute or chronic in nature, depending on the duration of pain. Often back pain can be worsened with certain movements such as lifting, bending, and twisting, and it may also be worsened with prolonged positions and walking. Some patients may experience pain or numbness and tingling in the upper and lower extremities […]
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19Apr, 2017

Sciatica Pain

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Sciatica Pain What is Sciatica? The term sciatica actually describes a symptom rather than a specific condition. Sciatica is a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve—or by compression or irritation of the left or right or both sciatic nerves. Typical symptoms include pain in the lower back or buttocks, and numbness, pain, or weakness in the lower body. Other symptoms include a “pins and needles” sensation, or tingling and difficulty moving or controlling the […]
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