Fibromyalgia is classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch. Other core features of the disorder include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance, and joint stiffness. There is also a significant correlation of fibromyalgia to irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression.
Almost 32 million Americans take a statin drug such as Lipitor, Crestor or Zocor to help manage their high cholesterol. Unfortunately, many people who take them say they felt much better before they started taking statin drugs. The reason behind this is that statins create side effects like headache, fatigue,
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and complex condition estimated to affect 3 to 6 million people in the United States. Until the late 20th century, the disorder was not even recognized. Even today, a person with fibromyalgia may suffer needlessly, finding it hard to get a concrete diagnosis from a physician.
Lower back pain plagues individuals from youth to the elderly. Its causes are numerous and range from occasionally moving incorrectly and straining the back to chronic pain based on poor posture, weak muscles or an injury from long ago. The National Athletic Trainers Association suggests mobilizing yourself. Sitting for hours at a time with
Yoga is an effective treatment for chronic back pain according to a recent study in the UK. While other studies have shown that keeping active is more effective at treating back pain than laying still, this is the first study to look at the specific benefits of yoga on this
Have you experienced whiplash recently? Maybe you were trying to send a simple text while driving and the people in the car in front of you slammed on their brakes. Unfortunately, you didn’t react in time and you hit the back of their car. You were initially in shock but
Gout is a disease where crystals, due to excessive uric acid in the blood, settle in the joints causing intense arthritic pain. Here are twelve ways to feel better naturally.
Tension headaches are the most common kind of headache, so chances are that either from stress, overexertion, or a really bad night’s sleep, you’ve experienced the sensation of feeling like someone put your head in a vice. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that as many as 78 percent
It is becoming more common for parents to seek chiropractic care for their kids. Many of the problems seen in adults often begin in childhood, and start as early as birth. Birth trauma including experiences during”natural” birth, can be traumatic to the developing spine and nervous system. Babies born via
An estimated one in three adults in the United States is dealing with arthritis. Although many of us associate arthritis with aging, almost two-thirds of people suffering from arthritis have not yet reached the age of 65. In many instances, there are natural treatments that can help you find pain
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