Like the rest of your body, your bones need nutrients to thrive. Having a healthy diet is crucial to maintaining your overall health, as well as the wellbeing of your bones. An important way of maintaining proper bone health and preventing bone diseases like osteoporosis is by focusing on … [Read more...] about Nutrition and Osteoporosis: Protecting Your Health
Managing Diabetic Neuropathy
One type of problem that can develop from diabetes is known as diabetic neuropathy. It's a type of nerve damage that can result in tingling and pain in the hands and feet. It can lead to ulcers that won't heal as well as amputations. If you suffer from it, there are ways to get the relief you're … [Read more...] about Managing Diabetic Neuropathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
On average, three to five percent of adults experience the symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy in their lifetime. The disease affects both men and women; most often people aged 30 to 50 years. Fortunately, the health issue is treatable. Understanding this condition will enable you to seek professional … [Read more...] about Lumbar Radiculopathy
5 Tips for Traveling Comfortably with Joint Pain
Depending on whom you ask about joint pain, you may get that old adage "Joint pain is a young man's game and an old man's pain." But if you ask a high school football player, cheerleader, or a middle-aged crossing guard or secretary, pain does not discriminate and anyone can suffer from chronic … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Traveling Comfortably with Joint Pain
Spinal Cord Injuries & How They Affect the Body
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur when you injure or damage your vertebral column or spinal cord, causing lifelong shifts in strength, sensation, and other autonomous functions below the injury. This is referred to as traumatic SCI. Whereas arthritis, inflammation, infections, spine disk … [Read more...] about Spinal Cord Injuries & How They Affect the Body
Safely Managing Chronic Pain Medication
Everyone experiences acute pain from time to time, but those who suffer from chronic pain know that it can cast a shadow over every part of your life. The persistent nature of chronic pain can make everyday tasks challenging. It can greatly limit physical activity, affect sleep, impact relationships … [Read more...] about Safely Managing Chronic Pain Medication
Treatment Options for Neuropathic Pain
If you've been living with a burning sensation or numbness in your body, you may be suffering from neuropathic pain, and the good news is that there are treatment options available for you. What is Neuropathic Pain? Neuropathic pain, which often feels like a burning or shooting sensation, is … [Read more...] about Treatment Options for Neuropathic Pain
Electrotherapy and Pain Management
We all hate seeing our loved ones in pain- be it physical or emotional pain. Various pain management techniques have been employed when it comes to physical pain, such as; pain-relieving medicines, trigger point injections, and exercise. However, recent studies have proven that electrotherapy is an … [Read more...] about Electrotherapy and Pain Management
From Running to Golf: Types of Sports-Related Injuries
Sports-related injuries can range from a simple ankle sprain to something more serious like a back injury. The range of severity can depend on the type of sport. For example, it's assumed that football injuries are going to be more dramatic and painful than an injury from a sport like golf. While … [Read more...] about From Running to Golf: Types of Sports-Related Injuries