For many individuals with cancer or undergoing cancer treatments, managing pain is part of the treatment plan. These cancer related pains can be caused by cancer itself, by side effects of Chemo and Radiation Therapy, and sometimes chronic pain features. Known in the medical community as analgesics, pain medications and other treatments can combine to …
The groin is the area of the body where your stomach meets your leg and can be the source of pain that ranges from mild to severe. Due to its placement, groin pain can be anything from a mild nuisance to a major hindrance on daily activities. Furthermore, sure to the network of muscles, nerves, …
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Contrary to popular belief, sciatica is not a condition. It’s a symptom that causes radiating back pain as well as upper leg pain. Most cases of sciatica are caused by a compressed nerve in the lower body. It can be difficult to diagnose because some patients experience numbness and tingling in their legs as well, …
SciaticaThe sciatic nerve is the largest in the body and when it gets irritated, it can cause debilitating pain. Sciatic nerve pain can is usually characterized by radiating pain or tingling in the back into the hips and glutes which can extend all the way down to the leg and foot. Knowing what causes sciatica …
Back pain is extremely common. One particularly annoying type of back pain is a burning sensation. This type of pain can occur when the muscles in your back are tired or tight. The muscles actually heat up, causing your skin in that area to feel hotter. In this post, we will discuss some common causes …
Pelvic pain during pregnancy is very common. As the body changes and the baby grows, pain is common near the pubic bone and pelvic region. Sometimes there are simple treatments, while other times pelvic pain must be taken more seriously. Always be sure to consult a doctor if you experience pain while pregnant. Causes and …
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Stem cell therapy has been around for decades. This regenerative therapy has been developing for a long time and has made great strides in recent years. One of the most exciting treatments using stem cell therapy is using the cells to repair knee cartilage, joints and tissues. With so many people suffering from arthritis and …
Back pain is caused by the sciatic nerve, and in some cases, physical exercise can help open up your hips and reduce the pressure on your lower back. Usually, the area that you should focus on is your lower back and hips, but the pain can move to your upper back or to your lower …
Life is too busy to be held back by hip pain. Often, when you experience hip and back pain, the cause is a pinched nerve also known as sciatica. As many as 4 out of 10 people will suffer from sciatica at some point in their life. Pain in the hips and glutes caused by …
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Arthritis and osteoarthritis are two common diseases that affect joint health most often in the senior population. These conditions are often caused by joint inflammation which results in chronic pain. The symptoms of arthritis usually begin in the morning. Typically, if you are suffering from arthritis, you will experience pain and stiffness for 30 minutes …
