For people with sciatica or any other type of back pain, riding in a car can be a painful experience, particularly if you’re riding for an hour or more. Bumpy roads and uncomfortable positions with limited freedom of movement will challenge your pain management capabilities. There’s no reason to stay…
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Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often shows up during a child’s growth spurts before puberty. Both boys and girls can develop mild scoliosis, though the curve worsens more often in girls. Mild scoliosis doesn’t typically cause further medical problems, but complications can arise from…
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If you suffer from chronic pain, getting a full night’s worth of sleep on a regular basis may reduce your sensitivity. Even without a full eight hours of sleep, caffeine may also help. A recent study has found that people who are more wakeful and rested experience pain less…
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Your brain needs a steady supply of blood to function. That blood is supplied by network of arteries intertwined with your brain tissue. When the wall of one of these arteries becomes weak and bulges or ruptures, a brain aneurysm occurs. Sometimes a bulging brain aneurysm may be so mild…
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Despite continued advancements in medical technology, the rate of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia in the United States, has been on a steady increase in the past two decades. With an estimated five million Americans affected by this degenerative disease, researchers, doctors and millions of families…
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Lymphoma is a cancer that affects your body’s immune system, called your lymphatic system. The cells affected are called lymphocytes. While lymphoma can affect a number of body organs, it can often result in brain tumors. This is called primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNS). A risk factor is anything…
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Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurring seizures. These seizures are caused by the abnormal electrical activity in the brain of the person experiencing the seizure. Epilepsy can be caused by illness, injury or genetic predisposition, however the specific causes for all types of epilepsy are still not completely…
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Sometimes neck pain can become really bad, sending sharp stabs of pain down your back and arms. In cases like this, it makes sense to wonder if you’re experiencing a pinched nerve. But how can you be sure? A pinched nerve in your neck can lead to head and…
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Long-distance running and jogging is a great way to get exercise that strengthens your heart and improves your body’s endurance. Feeling a little muscle burn in your afterward isn’t uncommon, but some runners experience sharper and more significant upper back pain after a workout. If you commonly experience upper back…
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If you have a back injury, you may have some questions about how to best care for your back so that it heals properly. Managing back pain is also typically a major concern. If you suffer from lower back pain, here are some tips for ensuring your back heals…
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