Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells and tissue in your body. Normal immune systems don’t attack healthy cells; they attack foreign things that shouldn’t be there. Lupus can cause damage to several parts of your body, including: Skin Kidneys Heart Lungs Blood vessels Brain Joints There are several […]
Have you or someone you love had back surgery, and then ended up with failed back surgery syndrome? Failed back surgery syndrome is a term that’s used to describe patients who did not see any pain relief after having back surgery. In these cases, there are other options patients can try. One of them is […]
When you have knee pain, doctors will typically try oral medications and other forms of therapy before recommending surgery or other options. Some options that are beyond oral medication but not as intense as surgery are knee injections. What kind of knee injections are available? Here are the three knee injection treatments recommended by the […]
Fibromyalgia is the most common musculoskeletal syndrome, aside from osteoarthritis. Even though more than 12 million Americans suffer from the painful condition, it is still frequently misdiagnosed and often misunderstood. It’s so painful that it often leads to social isolation and deep depression. It’s a chronic disorder that includes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and tenderness […]
Do you ever wake up with a numb or tingly hand? You’re not alone. Most people have. But does that numbness or tingly feeling return frequently? It could be a big problem that requires a doctor to diagnose and treat it. There are three key causes for numbness and pain in your hands. Here are […]
Crack! There it goes again. You tilted your head quickly when a coworker yelled your name, and your neck just cracked out of nowhere. What was that? Why does your neck randomly crack? And – should you be concerned? The good news is that most of the time, the cracking of your neck is no […]
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been dealing with those shooting pains in your lower back, butt and legs, it’s still hard to correctly describe to your friends and family just what kind of pain you are experiencing when you have sciatica. It’s also hard for your friends and family to know what to do […]
When you suffer from chronic pain of any kind, sometimes it’s hard for your friends, your family and even you to fully understand exactly what it is you’re going through. That’s why it’s so important that you remember these five things. You can also share this knowledge with your friends and family so they, too, […]
We hear a lot about applying ice and heat to injuries. Both have pain-reducing qualities, but which is better for chronic pain? As it turns out, it just depends on the type of injury you have. When should you use ice? Researchers have found that ice is better for the following: Sports injuries: When it […]
