Many people suffer from CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) and unfortunately, often ignore the initial symptoms of numbness or tingling in the hand(s). These early symptoms are typically not too alarming and hence, they often do not raise the level of concern until more intense symptoms occur, such as waking up from sleep due to numbness; […]
What Do Consumers Say Works Best?
We know that many people, about 80% of the population, will hurt their back at some point in life. In a survey conducted by Consumer Reports (CR) (see the May 2009 issue), over 14,000 subscribers had low back pain (LBP) but no surgery to treat it in 2008. More than half reported severe daily activity […]
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, Side Effects, and Two Alternatives
In 1935, Swedish physiologist Ulf von Euler isolated a biologically active compound from seminal fluid. He named the compound “prostaglandin” because he believed it was derived from the prostate gland. It is now known that prostaglandins are made in tissues throughout the body. [As an interesting side-note, von Euler (and colleagues) was awarded the Nobel […]
Whiplash – Where Is My Neck Pain Coming From?
Last week while driving to work, you were stopped at a red light and glanced in the rear view mirror only to notice a car approaching from behind way too fast. The next thing you remember is the squeal of the tires and a loud crash with an accompanied sudden jolt as your car was […]
Neck and Arm Pain – The Herniated Disk?
Patients who present with neck pain along with arm numbness, pain, and/or weakness often ask, “…what’s causing this pain down my arm?” The condition can result from a bulging or herniated disk pinching a nerve in the neck. The cause of this complaint can be either a traumatic or non-traumatic event. In fact, sometimes, the […]
Where Can I Find Information About Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a very common condition that affects approximately 3-6% of the world population. A partial list of symptoms associated with FM includes widespread pain, fatigue, non-restorative sleep, generalized stiffness, memory problems, poor balance, headache, numbness/tingling, painful muscle cramps/spasms, depression, anxiety, back pain, jaw pain, and hypersensitivity to noise, lights, odors (perfumes), and weather […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – Common Issues
You are driving down the road and you notice numbness and tingling in your fingers. You find temporary help by shaking and flicking the fingers, trying to “wake them up.” You’ve also noticed your sleep is becoming interrupted and the need to shake and flick the fingers in the middle of the night is becoming […]
What Makes Back Pain So Common?
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common types of pain involving the musculoskeletal system. Its sufferers may sometimes miss work or be unable participate in desired activities or social outings. It can even become so disabling that out of desperation, LBP patients visit the emergency room (ER) in search of relief. There […]
Discussions on Contemporary Trends in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain
In February 2008, Brook Martin, MPH, and colleagues published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association titled Expenditures and Health Status Among Adults With Back and Neck Problems This article evaluated the inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and pharmacy expenditures related to back and neck problems in the United States from 1997 through […]
Whiplash and Work Disability
Whiplash results from a sudden trauma, usually involving an accident, where the injured person’s car is struck from behind, from the front, or from one of the sides. The injury is caused from the head quickly accelerating, like a “crack the whip” action, which often results in headache, neck pain, and sometimes loss of memory […]
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