Neck and head pain has several causes including stress, overuse, injury and illness. For example, a car accident may cause neck and head pain from whiplash or from impact. An illness, such as a sinus infection, may cause head and neck pain from...
A pinched nerve is caused by an excess of pressure applied to the nerve. It can occur anywhere but is most common in the lower back, caused by a herniated disc. Symptoms may start as mild, and with continued pressure or lack of treatment, they can...
The product Tri-Sprintec, which consists of the active ingredients norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prevents pregnancy, regulates the menstrual cycle and may be used to treat the symptoms of menopause. While it is always wise to use caution...
Traumatic brain injury is a result of damage to the brain due to a violent blow to the head. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the degree of injury can range from momentary loss of consciousness, headache,...
Muscle Activation Therapy is an alternative injury recovery strategy. Those who practice it believe that the muscle tightness that frequently leads to injury, particularly recurring injury, is a symptom of the underlying cause -- weakness in a...
Bromocriptine is a medication indicated for the treatment of pituitary disorders, type-2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease, a condition that disrupts motor skills and speech. The drug works by increasing the availability of the neurotransmitter...
A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries experienced by both athletes and non-sportsmen, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Building up the the muscles in your lower legs and around your ankles can prevent injury...
Thanks to popular media's portrayal of several celebrities, most notably Jennifer Lopez, having a firm and shapely bottom has become high on many men's and women's wish lists. From an aesthetics perspective, a firm backside helps you fill out your...
Subluxation can have different definitions, depending on the medical specialty. Generally, it implies a partial joint dislocation, as "subluxation" is derived from Latin and means "less than full dislocation of a joint." The World Health...
A hiatal hernia occurs when a small part of your stomach pokes through a hole in the wall of your diaphragm. Your diaphragm is the muscle that controls breathing and is located in your abdomen. Hiatal hernias can be mild and asymptomatic or they...
