Pressure may cause the nerves of the left arm and neck to become inflamed. Nerve compression may be related to degenerative processes or may occur due to a new injury. Whatever the cause, the pain can cause difficulties in movement as well as...
The word "massage" usually conjures up visions of lying on a table in a darkened room with soothing music playing in the background as a skilled therapist kneads your muscles. There is a quicker version, known as seated massage, that offers many...
The term kyphosis refers to an abnormal outward rounding of the upper back that is sometimes called a hunchback or question mark posture. In elderly women, kyphosis can be due to long term poor postural habits, compression fractures from...
Fibromyalgia affects 5 to 8 percent of the U.S. population, according to author Catherine Goodman in "Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapists." This debilitating condition can be extremely painful. It can affect an individual's ability...
The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae, the lower five of which are separated by five intervertebral discs. Intervertebral discs act as cushions and shock absorbers, but can wear out and degenerate over time. This process, called cervical...
Oxycocet is an analgesic used to treat pain when individuals are suffering from migraines, fibromyalgia, back and neck pain or generalized pain. Physicians use it only when pain is rated moderate to severe because of the high rate of side effects...
Spinal decompression is a non-invasive method for treating chronic pain emanating from the back and neck. Generally, this pain arises from excessive pressure placed on the discs located between the vertebrae of the neck and lower back. Spinal...
Traditional massage therapy incorporates a variety of hands-on movements to relieve pain and muscle tension and to promote relaxation. However, massage therapy is not the only way to experience these positive effects. There are alternatives to...
The spine is comprised of bones called vertebrae and soft spongy discs that separate the vertebrae. The disc is made up of two components; a tough fibrous outer layer of rings called the annulus and a jellylike center called the nucleus. When the...
The Mayo Clinic defines chronic headaches as headaches that occur 15 days or more a month, for at least three months. Chronic headaches are also classified by how long they last: more than four hours or less than four hours. Most chronic headaches...
Lyrica, known generically as pregabalin, is a prescription drug sold as an oral capsule. According to prescribing information provided by the manufacturer, Lyrica is indicated for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, pain after an attack...
