One of the essential factors when leading a healthy lifestyle is a healthy spine. Many people overlook the benefits of a healthy spine and those who suffer from back pain are generally less healthy than those who do not. There are many problems associated with back pain, both financial and psychological, however these can be...
Read More >>
Since Novak Djokovic's nutritionist discovered last year that he was allergic to gluten, the tennis star has switched to a gluten-free diet and is staying away from most processed carbohydrates. Djokovic made the change last year. Since then he's won Wimbledon, the Davis Cup, and the Australian Open as well as made the finals of...
Read More >>
Modern technology is bringing pain relief to many back pain sufferers. Today, doctors can eliminate back pain with a Spinal Cord Stimulator, or SCS, therapy. It is recommended for people who suffer from chronic pain as it blocks the pain signals that travel to the brain. Patients who have sciatica, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc...
Read More >>
You don't have to look very far to see Botox® injections being used these day for cosmetic enhancement; in most cases it is difficult to miss. However, is it possible that a treatment which has become famous for it's cosmetic benefits could offer significant pain relief too? Well depending on the source of a persons...
Read More >>
The roar of an engine! The roar of the crowd! The roar of wind racing by as you hold on and enjoy a day at an amusement park. Life today is fast and we play hard. Unfortunately today’s fast lifestyle can have a traumatic effect on your health. The injury suffered is most often described...
Read More >>
Lower back pain is extremely common affecting sixty to ninety percent of the adult population. The vast majority also suffer from some degree of lumbar arthritis as a primary or contributing factor to their back pain. Lumbar spine arthritis is a degenerative condition that develops over time in response to the normal demands that are...
Read More >>
Knee joints move in a variety of ways as they flex, twist and bend. Knees also tolerate weight and permit people to jump, run and walk. A knee injury is an inconvenient and painful occurrence because the affliction frequently prevents the sufferer from taking part in their daily lives. Fortunately, injections can effectively remedy the...
Read More >>
It is one of the most common occupational health problems affecting millions of people every year with numbers continuing to rise, largely thanks to our ever-increasing repetitive use of computers. This health problem of repetitive strain is identified as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by...
Read More >>
Most people think that the head-sized extension on the top of your car seat is just for resting your head on. However, it is not just a place to rest your head on, it is actually a key safety feature called a head restraint. This head restraint helps to prevent whiplash in the case of...
Read More >>
Have you ever experienced sciatica? Where the pain seems to radiate down your leg to your foot, the medical term for this is actually "radiculitis". It may not be the most common nerve pain, but it causes extreme pain and discomfort for those that experience it. Radiating pain is actually caused when a nerve or...
Read More >>
A