Chronic Pain
Tips to Manage Chronic Pain
With more than three million US cases per year, chronic pain is defined as persistent pain that lasts more than six months. Chronic pain is caused by a variety of factors and can manifest in many areas of the body. Headaches, joint pain, injury and backaches, as well as generalized muscle or nerve pain, can…
Read MoreHealing Your Lower Back Pain With Yoga Poses
For those suffering from lower back pain, performing normal daily activities can be a struggle. You may have strained a muscle lifting something heavy or simply suffer the pain caused by sitting at a desk for eight hours a day. Whatever it may be, yoga is one of the best ways to help ease lower…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Pain Condition: What is Spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis (spän-də-lō-lis-ˈthē-səs)is a condition where a vertebra slips over another vertebra below it. It typically occurs in the lower spine and sometimes will lead to the compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots. As a result, it can cause numb sensations or weakness in the legs and pain in the lower back. What causes…
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