A new NIH-funded study shows that a specific gene variant in humans affects both sensitivity to short-term (acute) pain in healthy volunteers and the risk of developing chronic pain after one kind of back surgery. Blocking increased activity of this gene after nerve injury or inflammation in animals prevented development of chronic pain.
A class of painkillers which includes ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart attacks if taken over long periods. The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has written to every doctor in the UK warning them that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – which are routinely taken by arthritis and back pain sufferers – “may be associated with a small risk of heart attack or stroke” when used for long-term treatment.
Pilates is the exercise of choice for dancers, gymnasts, and a host of famous Hollywood celebrities, and now it finds itself firmly entrenched in the mainstream. So why is pilates so hot? Pilates incredible popularity can be traced to the fact that it provides its faithful practitioners with benefits that you simply can’t get through traditional aerobics/strength training format.
Back pain is often a sign of injury or some underlying problem related to your spine ? its bones, muscles, and other soft tissues. It could disrupt your work, routine, and your daily activities. It may even affect your normal lifestyle as you are unable to participate in recreational activities due to pain.
Back pain could be a sign that a filling, crown or other dental work is causing uneven contact of the upper and lower teeth.
Reiki means universal life energy, and its practice simply refers to the technique of transferring healing energy from giver to receiver. Although this practice dates back some 2500 years, it’s a relative newcomer on the Western healing scene. In this beautiful, practical step-by-step guide the reader is introduced to all aspects of this fascinating therapy.
Acupuncture improves lower back pain, compared with no treatment, German researchers report. However, they found that a minimal intervention consisting of superficial needle placement at non-acupuncture points resulted in similar improvements.
The incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is higher in office settings than in most other professions. CTS occurs when tendons or ligaments in the wrist become enlarged after being aggravated. This alters the ratio of space in the area of the carpal tunnel, which can cause increased pressure on the median nerve.
According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) between 75 and 85 percent of all Americans will suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives. However lumbar fusion is proving to be highly effective for the 10 percent of patients who require surgery.
According to the Arndt Schultz Law, substances vary in action depending on whether the concentration is high, medium, or low. High concentrations kill; medium concentrations suppress or inhibit; and low, or minute concentrations stimulate.