MY EXPERIENCE WITH BACK PAIN I had moderate back pain for many years that jumped to severe pain over two years. I tried over the counter medication and physical therapy with no relief. A pain management specialist gave me prescriptions for muscle relaxers, pain killers, and prescription-strength naproxen (same ingredient in Aleve, just more potent). ...
You know that if you have a back issue that you are going to be dealing with extreme pain and sometimes numbness or tingling in your feet. I know that is the experience that one of my family members is dealing with. However, after my family member consulted with several leading doctors in the area ...
We live in a world where increasingly the path of science merges with the world of science fiction. No longer contained only in the minds of novelists or Hollywood, fields such as cloning, stem cell research, and nanotechnology are explored daily in an effort to cure, or benefit the outcome of disease and injury. Despite ...
My struggle to live a normal life is usually a painful one. There are very few activities that do not cause me discomfort and/or pain. However, I refuse to let Scoliosis stop me from living an active and enjoyable life. The information you will find in this article, is meant to educate and inform, but ...
Herniated discs are a significant cause of low-back pain, which in turn is one of the most common medical complaints in the US. Chances are good that you’ve experienced low-back pain at some point in your life – you might be dealing with a herniated disc right now. Even if you haven’t personally had a ...
Living with Degenerative disc disease Approximately 90% of Americans are treated by a physician for some sort of back pain related to the onset of degenerative disc disease. The vertebrae are held fast with ligaments, tendons and muscles, and between them are the discs that are designed to be shock absorbers to prevent the bones ...
According to the College of Orthopedic Surgeons “During the past 30 years, doctors have noted an increase in the number and severity of broken ankles, due in part to an active, older population of “baby boomers.” In 2003, nearly 1.2 million people visited emergency rooms because of ankle problems. The ankle actually involves two joints, ...
Spinal Fusion Surgery can be very stressful, not only on the patient but on their loved ones. Unless you have gone through it before or have known someone who has gone through a Fusion surgery, you basically have no idea what to expect or what to do. There is little to no information out there ...
Scoliosis diagnoses may sound like five alarm panic bells going off and sheer fear, however with the correct treatment children with this condition can have normal active lives. Scoliosis is when the spine curves sideways which most of the time occurs during a growth spurt or just prior to puberty. Dr. Daniel Green, pediatric orthopedic ...
Over 1 million Americans live with some form of chronic pain everyday. Arthritis, back injury, IBS, and the long term pain of autoimmune disorders, all have effects and stress that impact their entire quality of life. Pain exerts a major influence on your cardiovascular system and your emotional health. Learning how to live with chronic ...