Pain is a feeling triggered by the nervous system, usually in response to an underlying condition. Pain can be short term or chronic and sharp or dull. It can affect some parts of the body or may be felt all over the body. Treatment of pain...
The Mayo Clinic explains that shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. Shingles infection creates a painful rash anywhere on the body that consists of blistering and pain....
You know that dietary choices directly affect your health, but it may be that food can also help you manage pain caused by existing health problems. Seek the help of a health care professional if the painful symptoms of such conditions as...
Lactose intolerance -- the inability to digest milk sugar -- affects approximately 75 percent of the world's population to some degree, according to the Merck Manual. Since their bodies do not produce enough of the enzyme lactase to digest milk...
If your pain level is mild, over-the-counter acetaminophen or ibuprofen may adequately control it. However, a large percentage of cancer patients need something stronger. Prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs often offer a great deal...
Suffering pain is debilitating and exhausting. Conventional treatments may be effective, but medication in itself can have side effects. There are many forms of massage which can naturally alleviate pain and stress, from conventional Swedish body...
Advancements in ancient mind-body medicine have delivered promising pain relief that traditional medical professionals can actually agree upon. The National Pain Foundation suggests that you may find pain relief through biofeedback, breathwork,...
Your ribcage consists of 12 ribs, with muscles and tendons between each rib. If you play a contact sport or have experienced trauma to the torso, such as after a car accident, you could be experiencing bruised ribs. This means the tissue around...
Golfer's elbow is a pain caused from inflammation of the tendons on the inside of the elbow. Similar to tennis elbow which affects the outside of the elbow, golfer's elbow isn't just for golfers, but anybody who repetitiously clenches their...
Pressure points in the body offer practitioners of a medical form of treatment known as acupressure the ability to relieve pain for many individuals, states AmericanAcupuncture.com. Acupressure has been used for generations to treat pain. Similar...
Many women suffer breast pain during menopause. The breasts may be tender, sore, swollen and generally uncomfortable. Imbalanced hormones, especially the primary sexual hormone estrogen, are the main cause of female breast pain symptom. A...
Back pain is a common occurrence, partly due to many people sitting at desks all day long in front of a computer. Stress also causes back pain, as does lifting heavy equipment on a consistent basis. No matter what is causing your back pain, it is...
Pain is the body's natural response to injury and some illnesses. Pain is actually a defense mechanism that signals there is something wrong, meaning you either need to stop doing whatever is causing the pain or seek assistance. The body has...
If your knee is bothering you, don't dismiss it as a symptom of aging and keep walking on it. Knee pain may be caused by arthritis, torn ligaments, tendinitis, bursitis, torn cartilage, or a muscle sprain or strain. Rather than ignoring your...
Chinese medicine has integrated pressure points into pain treatment for over 5,000 years. Stimulation of the body's pressure points, or acupoints, releases endorphins and inhibits pain, according to Columbia University Medical Center. A pencil...
Heel spurs are soft and bendable calcium deposits that result from tension and swelling in the plantar fascia that's attached to your heel. With every mile you walk, each of your feet is subject to 60 tons of stress, says the American Academy of...
If you experience neck pain, you may be tensing your muscles when you feel stressed. After a long day of work, reduce your neck pain with gentle stretching exercises. Speak with your doctor before trying any new exercises to reduce pain in the...
Lower back pain can have several causes, including shortened or stiff muscles. Lower back stretches play an essential role in your back health by relieving pain, reducing injury vulnerability, lengthening shortened muscles, reducing stiffness and...
As the Mayo Clinic explains, the sciatic nerve connects the spinal cord with the lower body. This nerve is responsible for the control of muscles of the lower legs and gives feeling to the lower body. Pain of the sciatic nerve usually occurs when...
The knee joint is the joining point for the upper leg bone, or femur, and the tibia; sandwiched between the two bone ends are two round disc of cartilage -- the medial, or inner, and lateral, or outer, menisci. Each meniscus has a smooth surface,...
Stretching the hip flexors can help alleviate lower-back pain, according to Julie Gudmestad, a physical therapist and contributor to "Yoga Journal," and may also help ease pain caused by pulls or strains of the muscles themselves. Perform hip...
For all the varying reasons for tooth extractions the painful recovery is always the same. Though your dentist will numb the area, making the extraction process bearable, once you get home and the anesthesia has worn off the pain becomes apparent....
An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is a brace that supports the ankle by holding the foot and ankle in the correct position. Proper position and alignment distribute your body weight and improve balance. Wearing an ankle-foot orthosis can help to...
The piriformis muscle is located deep in the buttock, and connects the sacrum to the top of the femur, or thigh bone. Its function is to roll the leg out to the side. Piriformis syndrome is pain deep in the buttock caused when the piriformis...
Your body cannot create the amino acid phenylalanine on its own from other nutrients, and you must therefore consume it in your diet through food or dietary supplements. It is an amino acid that your body uses to create pain-relieving brain...
Aerobic and weight bearing exercises provide complementary treatment for nipple-area pain resulting from a variety of causes. Extended-duration aerobic exercise with repetitious rhythms using large muscle groups includes running, walking, cycling...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that primarily affects the joints of the hands. Repetitive motion and joint degeneration are two common causes of carpal tunnel pain. In conjunction with other treatment methods, carpal tunnel exercises are...
Osteoarthritis is a form of degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage over time. While this condition may affect any joint in the body, it commonly presents with symptoms in weight-bearing joints such as the...
A bulging disc is a condition that occurs when the cushions between the vertebrae that make up your spinal cord bulge and place pressure on the nerves in your back. This can cause pain, stiffness and the inability to move your head through its...
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