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23rd September 2009
The brachial plexus is a complex collection of interconnected nerves which is placed on both sides of the neck and runs down towards the armpit where it splits into a series of nerves which run down the arm. Like all nerves this plexus is vulnerable to tr... Read >
Author: David Ravech22nd September 2009
Lower back pain can be one of the more painful experiences a person can have. Pain that starts in the lower back and runs through the buttocks, down the spine and into the leg is a possible sign of sciatica. Other symptoms of sciatica include numbness a... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st September 2009
Statistics show that back pain still plagues many of us and remains a leading cause of days off work and long term disability. Many put this down to excessive hours sat at desks and the general lack of quality activity in many of our lives. However, it d... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Introduction to Low Back Pain
Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury. Treatment can help you stay as active as possible, and it will help you understand that some continued or repeated back ... Read >
Author: sumit107th September 2009
Osteomyelitis is a bone disease. The disease causes inflammation of the bone and the bone marrow, which is source of cause, is from infections. Osteomyelitis can also emerge from Laminectomy. Laminectomy is a surgical procedure, which injections are inser... Read >
Author: Richie Lindsay31st August 2009
There is an array of causes of back pain. The most common cause for back pain is from lifting improperly or too heavy of items. However, stretching or trying to reach for something can also cause severe back pain. Traumatic injury to the back from an acci... Read >
Author: petersonbran31st August 2009
There is an array of causes of back pain. The most common cause for back pain is from lifting improperly or too heavy of items. However, stretching or trying to reach for something can also cause severe back pain. Traumatic injury to the back from an acci... Read >
Author: petersonbran11th August 2009
If you have spinal arthritis, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms. You may experience lower back pains which may also run down to the buttocks, thighs or the pelvic area. You may also experience spinal stiffness especially in the morn... Read >
Author: Mercy04th August 2009
In society, we are surrounded by small, medium, and large bone structures. The structure of the muscles and bones play a part in how the body is framed as it matures. Weight factors are considered by bone structure also. For instance, a medium-bone woman ... Read >
Author: Richie Lindsay01st August 2009
Your Complete Guide on Inversion TablesInversion Table - Better Health InnovationsBack pain is a particularly common health complaint around the planet. While most people get used to it, very few think about on the lookout for a useful solution. One of ... Read >
Author: Hector Vaughan28th July 2009
Outline of the spine:
I believe that outlining the spine can help you see the elements that make up our person, as well as give us the ability to perform daily. The spine at the top includes two vertebras and separates by the cervical vertebrae. Betwe... Read >
Author: Richie Lindsay17th June 2009
The benefits of inversion therapy are well documented and well known in the health care community. Hanging upside down is nothing new though, and people have been ‘hanging around’ since 400 A.D. when Hypocrites, the father of medicine, tied a patient ... Read >
Author: Safe Home Sue17th June 2009
Lumbar discectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed for back and leg symptoms in the USA. However, is this really the best option?
What is the best option for sciatica treatment?
A recent study (JAMA November 2006) found that immedia... Read >
Author: toronto.therapy007@gmail.com11th June 2009
Lumbar and cervical decompression therapy helps relieve chronic back and neck pain. There are many factors that contribute to the onset of such pain, such as poor posture, injury, arthritis, repetitive stress and natural aging. Such factors are responsibl... Read >
Author: Adam F19th May 2009
The fact is that lower back pain can be debilitating for many individuals. Commonly, sciatica is the source of lower back pain in an individual. Through this article you are provided an overview of the basics of sciatica. By understanding sciatica you ... Read >
Author: painmanagement18th May 2009
The spine is made up of three main parts: the spinal column (bones and discs), neural elements (the spinal cord and nerve roots), and supporting structures (muscles and ligaments). Starting in the mid to late twenties, spine wear and tear starts to develo... Read >
Author: DirectTM15th May 2009
Sciatica (often misspelled as "syatica" or "psyatica") is pain that results from irritation of one of the sciatic nerves (one on the right and one on the left), and includes pain in the hip and buttock area that may extend partially or all the way down th... Read >
Author: AanaSmith28th March 2009
Lysine - as a cold sore treatment - is a very powerful tool for you to use to get rid of cold sores.
Lysine has been in the news for a number of years. Since its discovery as a cold sore treatment, Lysine has proven itself time and again with real peo... Read >
Author: Denny Bodoh17th March 2009
There are various forms of and causes for this distressing trouble, one of these causes, giving rise to a comparatively simple form, is cramp of the ring-muscle of the windpipe so contracting the windpipe that breathing is rendered difficult. A "wheeze" i... Read >
Author: Dickson Jiong13th March 2009
There are various forms of and causes for this distressing trouble, one of these causes, giving rise to a comparatively simple form, is cramp of the ring-muscle of the windpipe so contracting the windpipe that breathing is rendered difficult. A "wheeze" i... Read >
Author: Dickson Jiong23rd February 2009
Treating a cold sore in a timely manner will save you days of misery. In this article you will learn how you should be treating a cold sore at each of the three main stages.
It is simply no fun having or treating a cold sore. Your body will heal your... Read >
Author: Denny Bodoh21st January 2009
Stretching or traction injuries are the most difficult to treat as the status of the nerves is not accurately known, with early surgery potentially preventing normal recovery and delaying surgery perhaps permitting important structures to degenerate. 3-6 ... Read >
Author: David Ravech24th November 2008
The Treatment of Sciatica by Physiotherapists
by Jonathan Blood Smyth
The lumbar nerve roots emerge from the spine and at this point they are vulnerable to impingement from a disc prolapse, causing inflammation and/or compression of the nerve and the ... Read >
Author: David Ravech23rd October 2008
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is basically a narrowing of the spinal canal. This narrowing can put additional pressure and compression on the spinal cord and can cause a pinching of the nerve roots. If the narrowing is in the lower part of spinal c... Read >
Author: Dan Raymond13th October 2008
When someone speaks of shingles, they may or may not know they are actually referring to the herpes zoster virus. This is a viral infection that forms at the nerve roots, forming painful red rashes with tiny blisters, usually filled with a clear fluid. Th... Read >
Author: harvey ong07th October 2008
Chair massage is helpful for a variety of conditions, including those caused by poor posture and repeated stress and strain. These injuries are found within all facets of the working population, affecting office workers and physical laborers alike. Pain... Read >
Author: Brandon Thomas06th October 2008
It is the nerve that starts at the buttocks and runs down the back of the leg. It is a combination of multiple spinal nerves and is about an inch long in the buttocks. Generally, when people start complaining about pain in the sciatic nerve, it’s not th... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson06th October 2008
Sciatica is a condition in which one tends to experience pain in their lower back region and the surrounding areas such as buttocks, legs, feet etc. This condition is mainly caused due to compression and irritation caused in the sciatic nerve, or the nerv... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson04th September 2008
Many people think of sciatica, symptoms of which include pain down the leg, some numbness and weakness of the limbs as just another case of lower back pain and believe that with sufficient rest, the pain will go away. However, sciatica is a little more se... Read >
Author: Neil Jones03rd September 2008
So, you had an accident. You slipped and fell, or maybe you were involved in a car collision. You thought you were okay, a little sore maybe, bumps and bruises – nothing serious. No broken bones. You noticed your back and neck started feeling tight,... Read >
Author: Gary Rosenberg22nd August 2008
In society, we are surrounded by small, medium, and large bone structures. The structure of the muscles and bones play a part in how the body is framed as it matures. Weight factors are considered by bone structure also. For instance, a medium-bone woman ... Read >
Author: Jackie Serta20th August 2008
Sciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that may be caused by general compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself.
Sciatica is generall... Read >
Author: Mary Freeman15th August 2008
Lysine cold sores? Yes, lysine is an amazing cold sore treatment - if you use it correctly. You will not experience good results if you use lysine for cold sores the way many do.
Lysine for cold sores, without a doubt, has been well documented as one... Read >
Author: Denny Bodoh24th July 2008
The nervous system of our body mostly depends on the musculoskeletal system. If any kind of displacement occurs in the joints, bones and spines, the nerves, which lie underneath, are compressed. As a result, we suffer immense pain. Moreover, due to this d... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola24th July 2008
Sciatica or sciatic nerve pain is a term often used to describe all sorts of back pain. In fact, less than 5% of people who suffer from lower back pain will have sciatica.
Sciatica is caused by a sciatic nerve irritation. This is most commonly caused b... Read >
Author: Paula Fitzpatrick22nd July 2008
Shingles is a reactivation of the herpes zoster virus (varicella-zoster virus, or VZV). This same virus causes the childhood illness chickenpox. The chickenpox virus (varicella) remains in a dormant state in the body in the root of nerves that control sen... Read >
Author: peterhutch17th July 2008
Sciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that may be caused by general compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself.
Sciatica is generall... Read >
Author: Mary Freeman17th June 2008
Sciatica is a condition in which pain shoots down an leg or arm as a result of a pinched nerve. Pain that runs along the course of the sciatic nerve is referred to by laypersons as sciatica. It especially appears in the back of the thigh also causing pain... Read >
Author: Sander Bel11th June 2008
There are many different terms used to describe spinal disc pathology and associated pain, such as “herniated disc”, “pinched nerve”, and “bulging disc”, and all are used differently by individual healthcare practitioners. Unfortunately, there... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th June 2008
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can cause infections that affect the mouth, the face, the genitals, the skin, the buttocks, and the anal area. This article will concentrate on non-genital herpes. Many people acquire the virus and have no symptoms. For others... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown05th June 2008
Chances are, just the mere mention of the word “root canal” will send shivers of fear up your spine. Sounds of whirling drills and immense pain all while being mercilessly strapped into an endodontist in New York chair will ensure you do everything yo... Read >
Author: joezelig27th May 2008
The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain and possibly tingling, numbness or weakness that travels from the low back through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of the leg. The vast majority of people who experience sciatic... Read >
Author: peterhutch15th May 2008
Chickenpox is a common illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. It is most common in children, but most people will get chickenpox at some point in their lives if they have not had the chickenpox vaccine.
... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown01st May 2008
Inversion tables, gravity boots, and other mechanical devices are used by thousands of people who suffer from back pain as an alternative to drugs and surgery. Recent studies back up what these people are finding with medical evidence. In 2008, a study ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st April 2008
With the increase in number of professionals who sit for hours together doing desk work or sitting for hours in front of the computer and call center jobs which requires continuous sitting in one posture the number of people suffering with cervical spon... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st April 2008
Sciatica (often misspelled as "syatica" or "psyatica") is pain that results from irritation of one of the sciatic nerves (one on the right and one on the left), and includes pain in the hip and buttock area that may extend partially or all the way down th... Read >
Author: George Bestsecks28th March 2008
Sciatica and piriformis syndrome can seem quite similar, parularly in terms of symptoms, and this similarity in how they feel has caused considerable confusion for doctors and patients alike. Some individuals have stated that they are actually the same t... Read >
Author: George Bestsecks14th March 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Steven Magill
Every person experiences back pain at least once in his or her life. There are plenty of reasons for back pain to occur. Here are some reasons for back pain:
You might have a herniated disk. A herniated disk occurs w... Read >
Author: steve magill11th March 2008
Raise your hand if you know someone taking drugs to lower their blood pressure. Well. That's about 100%. We ALL know someone doing that. And, I guess we all know why. "Unresolved" chronic high blood pressure can supposedly cause stroke, congestive heart f... Read >
Author: Tim Langley, D.C.28th February 2008
The back is an intricate structure of bones, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and tendons.
Back pain in the lower back or low back pain is a common concern, affecting up to 90% of Americans at some point in their lifetime. Up to 50% will have more than on... Read >
Author: Peter sams21st February 2008
Sciatica is a condition in which pain shoots down an leg or arm as a result of a pinched nerve. Pain that runs along the course of the sciatic nerve is referred to by laypersons as sciatica. It especially appears in the back of the thigh also causing pain... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune19th February 2008
Introduction to Low Back Pain
• Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury. Treatment can help you stay as active as possible, and it will help you understand that some continued or repeated b... Read >
Author: Peter sams11th February 2008
On average, symptoms will only happen on one side of the body.
This is a very common form of back pain, however the term sciatica actually applies to a set of symptoms rather than the diagnosis of what is irritating the nerve.
Causes
The cause of sci... Read >
Author: webnox11th February 2008
Paresthesia is having a sensation of pricking, tingling or numbness of the skin with no apparent cause. The feeling of needles and pins
can literally drive a person up a wall. I know because I not only suffer from diabetic neuropathy but paresthesia ... Read >
Author: Jessica Bradbury18th January 2008
Pain radiating through the buttock, down the back of the thigh and lower leg, and along the length of the sciatic nerve is the result of irritation to the nerve roots at the origin of the sciatic nerve. This is commonly caused by a prolapsed intervertebra... Read >
Author: Alien09th November 2007
How can I recognise my gum problem as being gingivitis?When you have a problem that is accompanied by pain, it is simple to spot and take action before it's too late. With gingivitis symptoms, you are leftis is usually painless, although the gums may be r... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team05th November 2007
Being fairly common in both young adults and older people, bulging disc can affect just about anyone. Most times they are not a cause for panic and are often discovered by accident while having another medical problem examined. Abnormalities, such as bu... Read >
Author: Robert Langard02nd November 2007
There are two main types of low back pain, mechanical type pain and compressive type pain.The result of inflammation caused by irritation or injury to the disc, the facet joints, the ligaments or the muscles of the back is mechanical type back pain. Disc... Read >
Author: Robert Langard25th September 2007
These signs are crucial since they will allow you to recognize when you require to look for attention for your back pain and who you should seek treatment from.Firstly, you had better recognize that the most common area for a disc herniation is the low b... Read >
Author: rikich0n02nd September 2007
Spine decompression is a type of surgery performed to remove pressure applied on the spine or nerve root. This surgery works by removing the lamina to widen the spaces in the spine or nerve roots, to relieve all symptoms that are related to spinal cord ir... Read >
Author: Adam06th May 2007
Both orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons are trained to do spinal surgery, and many doctors from both disciplines specialize in spinal surgery. The only difference between what they can do is that only neurosurgeons are trained to do procedures that in... Read >
Author: Egalthan13th March 2007
What is Spondylosis?
Spondylosis (spinal osteoarthritis) is a degenerative disorder that may cause loss of normal spinal structure and function. Although aging is the primary cause, the location and rate of degeneration is individual. The degenerati... Read >
Author: debbie shimadry08th February 2007
Spinal arthritis is an incredibly serious affliction, however surprisingly enough, not many people are truly aware in regards to the signs and symptoms that stem from this ailment. It is truly essential that everyone understands the symptoms and such of a... Read >
Author: John Ugoshowa07th February 2007
Neck arthritis is also known as cervical spondylosis and is a disorder that is the result of abnormal wear on the cartilage as well as bones of the neck with some amount of degeneration and mineral deposits being found in the cushions between the cervical... Read >
Author: John Ugoshowa29th January 2007
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for visiting a primary care physician. People may experience back pain after lifting heavy objects, twisting and turning their backs during exercise or household chores, or after a period of inactivity. Acut... Read >
Author: Roger Hutchison07th September 2006
Get Lower Back Pain Relief After Knowing Cause And Treatment Of Your Lower Back Pain
No single cause for the lower back pain can be defined in isolation. It is because the types of back pains are many. Understand the pain in its proper perspective, and... Read >
Author: Kanishk manchanda25th April 2006
Sciatica is not a specific disease, instead it is a condition characteristic of several different diseases. Simply put, it is a mild to intense pain in the left or right leg. Sciatica is caused by a compression of one or more of the five sets of nerve roo... Read >
Author: Liana Mirkin01st April 2006
Scoliosis is a condition in which a person has side-to-side spinal curves in addition to the normal curves through which the lower portion of the human back curves inwards. Standing upright cannot cure these side-to-side curves. Some of the bones of a per... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain01st April 2006
Low back pain is a quite common phenomenon in the humans and is generally experienced by all at some or the other point in their lives. The severity of the pain is often unrelated to the injury that has caused it. While a simple strain in the back can cau... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain28th August 2005
8 out of 10 people in some parts of their lifetime experience back pain. Problem of lower back pain is there since long but the remedy is not that simple and straight forward. Some people with proper medication and exercise may find solution and get rid o... Read >
Author: Ansh Shukla
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