Prolonged muscle pain can be because of a serious muscle injury, in this case you should consult your doctor who may help you in treating the sore muscles…

While finding the cause of your back pain can be difficult, there are many steps you can take to help treat your back pain or keep it from getting worse. It…

It is unpleasant being kept awake by back pain, whatever the reason may be. Pillows are highly underestimated when it comes to backpain. But one should not…

                    Good posture increases our ability to breath…

Natural painkillers have been in use since time immemorial and help to cure pain naturally without the use of dozens of medicines or ointments. Whenever…

Chronic pain is sometimes a natural part of life for aging seniors. If you are within this demographic and deal with aches and pains regularly, there are…

Looking for remedies for relief of nasal congestion, postnasal drip, fatigue and facial pain?  These are hallmark signs of chronic sinusitis, a…

Taking care of elderly people isn’t always easy. As people get older, their health often starts to decline, which warrants them to require special…

Ayurveda, the process which acquainted us with the process of self-care, follows the mantra that "beauty begins from within," which means treating…

A real instance- Let me share a real experience of how piles can hamper life on a daily basis. Mr. Anil is clinically obese and a patient of chronic…

Living with a backache is not only a painful process but it can also limit the amount of things you are able to do. Back aches are some of the worst pain…

If you or someone you love suffers from joint pain in the hips, knees or shoulders, then it is essential to treat the condition. There are also a variety of…

Sometimes Lower back pain are very annoying and painful. Certain easy advisable remedies and lifestyle changes can help you to reduce the back muscle pain.…

Nobody likes to be in pain for even a day. It is much better to feel nimble and free to go about your daily activities as you please. Unfortunately, many…

Sciatica basically names comes after the pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve in human body. Anything that minor or majorly irritates that nerve…

Living with chronic joint pain is never easy, and even though you may find ways to cope with the difficulties, it is important to pay attention to signs…

Arthritis symptoms may affect your everyday life. The inflammation and pain may persist despite medical involvement. Nowadays, people prefer herbal remedies…

Accidents happen quickly, but they often leave long term detrimental effects. After a crash, many victims are left with both financial burdens and…

Finding the root cause of various physical and mental health issues can sometimes be a long, painful process because physical and mental health have such a…

For those not living with chronic pain, it is difficult to understand the physical, mental, and psychological toll it takes on you. Constant pain is…

You don’t have to let chronic back pain rule your life. There are steps that you can take to manage your symptoms and lessen their impact on your…

Car accidents are a leading cause of physical injury throughout the United States, which is expected given the sheer number of vehicles on the roads every…

When you’re living with chronic pain, one of the first steps to an effective treatment plan is determining the cause the pain. Unfortunately, that…

The leaves of this plant have a calming effect comparable to morphine, but it doesn't have any habit-forming qualities. You can easily buy Kratom in the…

Any type of pain that lasts more than 12 weeks can be considered chronic. This is something that many people will have to live with for the rest of their…

Seeking a safe effective and low cost solution to any health issue can be a challenge.  When we tire of OTC drugs (over the counter) with long…

If you happen to be taking care of a bedridden patient, you will need to ensure that you do everything possible to make sure that they get a full and speedy…

Sitting on a wheelchair for long is a pain in your back in every literal sense possible! Being stuck in wheelchair is one of the biggest…

Pain is considered chronic if it lasts for more than three months. Chronic pain can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Many people miss several…

After an amputation, phantom limb or extremity pain could have a considerable impact on your quality of life. The pain from a body part that you no longer…

A dog bite may happen for a number of reasons, from normal puppy teething and nipping at you to an aggressive dog attacking you on an unfamiliar street. The…

Suffering from chronic pain can take over parts of your life without there being a clear source or method of stopping the pain. There are plenty of ways to…

Even though chiropractors oftentimes get a reputation as a 'quack,' or 'not a real doctor,' a chiropractor is trained and licensed, spending…

I shouldn't bother coming back for an adjustment unless I did the following exercises. That's what my chiropractor told me after several months of…

The essential oil Lavender or Lavandula deriving from the Latin word ‘lavare’, which means to ‘Wash’, has been used for thousands of…

This beautiful bright yellow flowered herb, usually a biennial or perennial plant, can grow up to three meters tall, through a very strong stalk which often…

Mentha pulegium commonly known as Pennyroyal also called the mosquito plant, squaw mint and pudding grass, it has a very strong fragrance similar to…

Dill is an annual herb related to the celery family and has been used in ayurvedic medicines since ancient times throughout history.   This…

All species of Mandragora contain biologically active alkaloids which are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic…

The proper name for this pale green plant with small hollow white flowers hanging from the under part of the stalk is Polygonaton of Polygonatum, this plant…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) now affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans today, a majority of them women. Contrary to what some people believe, RA is very…

To a parent, nothing is more sacred than the health of their child, which is why when an infant is born with a heart defect it can be an extremely worrying…

Deep, intrinsic muscles and the bony foundation of the body are inseparable: What affects one always affects the other. Until the therapist develops a basic…

Sports Massage, Aquatics and the Olympics by Susan Findlay Olympic Fact:  A total of 1,350 athletes will compete to win 46 gold medals across the…

Sports Massage and Athletics There is always something exciting going on during an athletic competition, it is a bit like being at a three ring circus…

 Our bodies cry out in two ways - either through emotion or illness. When we understand our body's pain we articulate it. When we can't…

Pain occurs to alert the individual to potential or actual damage to the body. Pain can arise from injury as well as from disease. Pain can have a negative…

Tension headache A clinical study of its treatment by acupuncture by Emad Tukmachi and Firhaas Tukmachi     ABSTRACT The…

First Aid usually refers to the provision of initial care for an illness or injury, this term First Aid is an umbrella that covers many different options.…

     Pain is one of the most destructive and annoying circumstances one can experience. And as it happens, one's entire life may change…

Most people can honestly say after a good laugh they feel dramatically better. This is true and there is proof of the power of laughter due to a five year…

Spiral Release Bodywork a type of message therapy that can heal and massage a persons body on multiple levels but what makes it different? Spiral release…

Pain is your body's way to get your attention. Pain helps you understand what is happening to you body. Sometimes an Ibuprofen just won't cut the pain…

Acupuncture receives a lot of skeptical reviews as there has been little to no research to prove otherwise. Scientists have discovered that acupuncture indeed…

Menstrual cramps create changes in the brain similar to those changes that are a response to chronic pain according to a study conducted by researchers from…

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese movement series that focuses on improvement of balance, mobility and overall health. Tai chi is a low impact type of…

Background to Alexander TechniqueAlexander Technique originated in Australia in the 1890's and later developed in England, where its founder, Frederick…

A recent study performed this September shows that airbag in cars helps protect the kidney and other renal organs when hit in a car collision. The study was…

Cancer patients experienced a significant reduction of pain when introduced to an environment that eluded nature through appearance and sound. Unfortunately,…

Stanford University has researchers that believe love can be a pain killer. It is believed that passionate and intense love triggers the same response of…

Assuage Back Pain Doing Simple Stretches RegularlyBack pain is a common and persistent problem in the present generation. If you get up in the morning with…

Glucosamine is a natural joint dietary supplement which has been effective at easing joint discomfort as well as in increasing flexibility since the past two…

There is a particular family of antibiotics which is known as quinolines. These are medications which are taken in case of certain bacterial infections. But…

The fact remains that you are only as strong as your weakest link. Thus you need to take the best joint supplements in order to help you in staying injury free…

Besides the prescription drugs, various other therapies are used for joint treatment . This includes heat application.  Joint pain relief may be obtained…

BETHESDA, USA - Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from…

A new discovery about the need for iron in your brain stem (where pain registers) opens the door for an additional approach to chronic pain that may be of…

Do you need a serious knee brace?Is your knee pain causing you to search for a solution?Are the knee issues you are having stopping you from being as active as…

The Lachman TestPrior to ordering any tests, such as an MRI or an x-ray, a skilled examiner can often times detect an injury to your knee. One such manual test…

What is Osgood-Schlatters Disease? Is it really a Disease? The Osgood-Schlatter Disease is claimed by some to not actually be a disease, but is rather a…

In severe cases, a total knee replacement surgery can be performed in order to allow for more range of motion and to mimic natural function of the knee joint.…

Obviously I do not have water on top my knee, so why did my physician tell me I have water on the knee? - The term "water on the knee" is a generic…

Did I Sprain or Strain My Knee? Have you asked yourself one of these two questions? Then read on for some useful information below...You may have injured your…

Do you have a knee pain that never really goes away?Sometimes chronic knee discomfort can make you want to just throw in your chips and give up.It is that…

About tension headache More than 300 known medical disorders can produce headaches. Primary headaches include migraine, tension-type and cluster headache.…

Do you have any problems with your kneecap? A painful patella can be due to chronic conditions or more acute problems such as a contusion. A contusion is…

Mind over matter. What an interesting phrase. How often do we allow ourselves to become consumed by the matter? Perhaps the matter is physical pain or…

It's the era of Internet and we can talk in seconds with someone on the other side of the planet, but there's never been a time of deeper isolation…

Pain comes in many different shapes and sizes. Pain can rear its ugly head as mild discomfort that "comes and goes" or severe, excruciating agony…

The short answer is no. Less simplistically, and more importantly is to answer with the question: Does it serve your intention?Life can be lived on automatic…

If you, or someone you love, is a migraine sufferer, you'll know the devastating effect this agonising affliction can have on the whole family - not just…

‘My Headaches were debilitating...all I wanted to do was thrash out'In May 2007 having had 2 brain tumours removed Trudy commenced a series of 16…

There is a natural source of healing power in everyone. When this healing power is activated, it triggers a series of complicated internal processes producing…

I believe in the idea that there are 2 kinds of power, Internal and external. What I refer to as internal or true power is defined by Webster's…

Why are you putting yourself in the "straight Jacket" of conventional pain therapy? Modern western medicine tells you that if it cannot be…

Sarah lives on the South Coast with her family. She is a busy holistic practitioner specialising in the relief of stress and the balancing of energies to…

Try An Anti-Inflammatory Diet: It Could Be The Answer To Eliminating Your Pain When I say "Inflammation", thoughts of painful joints, muscles,…

One of the most popular of complementary and alternative therapies must be aromatherapy. There's something very appealing about using essential oils from…

Joint pain can be caused by any number of things. It can be the result of an injury or overuse of the joint. If your joint pain is caused by arthritis, you…

Lower back pain (also called lumbar pain or backache) is very common. Virtually everyone at some time in their life experiences a backache. Except for the…

Besides the usual fears, the announcement that you or a loved one has cancer creates a frightening and complex situation concerning the pain the patient will…

Chronic pain is the pain that refuses to go away come what may. So much so the patient becomes mentally affected by it having to deal not only with physical…

HOW SHOULD I SIT? Traditional seating posture i.e. upright, can increase kyphosis , an outward rounding of the lumbar region of the spine. In an upright…

LIGHT & COLOUR THERAPY SUNLIGHT – THE SOURCE OF LIFEThe use of light therapy in medicine has a long history. The first light source used in photo…

Research is always ongoing into new and better rheumatoid arthritis treatments which is a very good thing. But where is all this leading us? Of course we need…

No matter which type of arthritis you suffer from, be it osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or any one of the myriad forms of this…

Body building – Safety issuesBodybuilders are a stubborn bunch, almost as bad as runners! And they tend to follow the "HERD" doing whatever exercises and…

Migraine is more than just a bad headache. With over six million sufferers in the UK alone, Migraines have a substantial impact on both personal and working…

Consumers may be unknowingly putting themselves at risk when taking commonly used pain relievers such as ibuprofen according to experts writing in the American…

Our circulatory system is made up of a complex web of arteries and veins. Our arteries carry oxygen rich blood to the cells of our bodies, while the veins are…

A kidney stone is a hard mass that develops when crystals separate from the urine and build up on the inner surface of the kidney. Normally urine contains…

When Marie came to see me, she was a recent law student graduate ambitiously studying for her bar exam. She was 27, a single mother, and on first glance…

Abhyanga or sometimes referred to as Snehana, means Oleation  which is oiling up. This is a full body massage which is usually done on a daily…

Rolfing is nothing new but it is increasing in its popularity these days. Back in the 60's and 70's Rolfing was quite a common practice. What is…

I was introduced to Dr. Bradley Nelson's work through his book "The Emotion Code ". I was intrigued by the concept of a "heart-wall"…

A Brief History Of EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT (as we shall now refer to it) has its origins way back over 5000 years ago, from the Ancient Chinese…

The Basics of Trigger Points Trigger Points exist throughout our muscles, but unless activated, they do not cause any problems. When a muscle is traumatized…

Question:My mother is almost 70 years old and very active, fit and well. The only thing that spoils her retirement is that her joints are agonizingly painful…

Many seniors suffer from Plantar Fasciitis and if you fall into this bracket then you will know only too well just how important it can be to select the…

With changes in healthcare, insurance, and medical technology, we are seeing improvements and adjustments across the board in the medical world. Among one…

Facial pain. Nasal congestion. Postnasal drip. Fatigue. These are hallmark signs of chronic sinusitis, a swelling of tissue in the nasal and sinus cavity. The…

August, 2010 - Chronic pain is a serious medical problem, afflicting approximately 20% of adults. Some individuals are more susceptible than others, and the…

People who meditate regularly find pain less unpleasant because their brains anticipate the pain less, a new study has found.Scientists from The University of…

Moving is the best medicine to fight arthritis pain The burden of arthritis is greater for African Americans and Hispanics, despite lower prevalence…

For osteoporosis patients unable to exercise, help may be on the way. That's because scientists have discovered precisely how mechanical stress, such as…

Short bursts of physical activity can ease fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Arthritis Research &…

Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered the unique genes that allow the opium poppy to make codeine and morphine, thus opening doors to…

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered that treating the immune system of patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CPRS) leads to a…

Boston, USA - Chronic pain is experienced by as many as two out of three older adults. Now, a new study finds that pain may be more hazardous than previously…

Living with pain is stressful, but a surprisingly short investment of time in mental training can help you cope.A new study examining the perception of pain…

For patients with severe knee pain, supervised exercise therapy is more effective at reducing pain and improving function than usual care, finds a study…

An unprecedented gathering of some of Australia's leading authorities in pain medicine, together with consumer groups representing chronic pain sufferers,…

ANN ARBOR, USA - New research shows that training your brain may be just as effective as training your muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a…

Bethesda, USA - People suffering from chronic low back pain who received acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments fared better than those receiving only…