General Headache Facts

Headaches are described as a pain in the head, usually located above the eyes or ears, in the back of the head (an occipital headache), or in the area of the upper vertebrae. Primary headaches, not related to or caused by diseases, are known as migraine headaches, cluster headaches and tension headaches. Secondary headaches are linked to a correlated minor, serious or life-threatening disease.

Treating Chronic Tendonitis – And It's Not Just Tennis Elbow

We've all heard about tennis elbow, and many of us have suffered from it. In reality, it is a form of tendonitis brought on by the frequent, repetitive motions involved in playing tennis. Tendonitis, however, is not limited to the elbow or arm. It can occur throughout the body. Any activity which places stress on the same tendon can cause that tendon to become inflamed and sore.

Pain Management - Calcific Tendonitis

Learn what calcific tendonitis is and how to prevent it. Understand what to do if you have calcific tendontis and how to reduce the pain.

Migraine Relief with Ice Remedy

It is clear that the ice migraine remedy works for many people. It is clear, too, that it works to a degree most of the time.

Prevent Headaches Caused By A Common Prescription Drug

A zofran headache is a common side effect of the prescription drug zofran. This drug is used to prevent nausea and vomiting in a variety of patients. But why does the medication cause zofran headaches?

2 Natural Topical Pain Relievers

Natural substances, like wintergreen and menthol, can help reduce pain. The use of temperature in therapeutic treatments can be very valuable in managing injuries. Stimulating the body with topical, temperature-altering substances may offer your clients the pain relief they’ve been searching for.

Pain - Which Is The Best Medication For Your Childs Pain?

You'd think that after decades of using tylenol, ibuprofen, and codeine, we'd have a grasp on which one of these is best to reduce pain due to musculoskeletal injuries-things like bruises, and even fractures. But there hasn't been a lot of research into this, which is why this new study published in the latest issue of Pediatric sheds a lot of light on the issue.

Fibromyalgia - How Do You Begin To Get Your Life Back

Successful fibromyalgia treatment is based on relieving symptoms and adapting to a life that may involve a long-term pain condition. Therapy for FM typically requires a multidisciplinary approach involving physical conditioning, self-management and medications that improve sleep and promote the body's natural healing powers as the most common ingredients for success.

Foot Pain - How Effective Are Ready-Made Insoles?

One of the first things people do to try to alleviate their foot pain is buy ready made insoles or heel cups. Ready-made insoles or cups will not help cure your foot pain problem nor provide balanced arch support, contribute to gait correction, nor cushion your foot effectively.

Do Support Fibromyalgia Support Groups Do More Harm Than Good?

Do Fibromyalgia or other Chronic Illness Support Groups help, or can they actually hurt us in the long run? You might be surprised.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Stopping the Pain

There are many pathways to muscle imbalance in the hand, and considerable research has examined the pressure system surrounding the carpal canal. This work has shown that people with carpal tunnel syndrome have markedly increased pressure in the carpal canal in the hand following minor movement in the wrist that involve repetitive and/or static wrist and finger flexion.

Magnets For Pain Relief - Do Magnets Provide Pain Relief?

Magnets have been used for pain relief for hundreds of years, and although there's no scientific evidence that they work, thousands of people swear by them. People all over the world use them for aches and pains stemming from medical problems like arthritis and migraine headaches.

Indigestion Cure - Home And Ayurvedic Remedies, Dietary Treatments

Indigestion is called as Agnimandya in Ayurveda. In fact, indigestion is not a disease in itself, but it is a manifestation of some problem with the gastrointestinal tract. The agni is responsible for the proper digestion of food in the body. When there is an imbalance of the agni – which means digestive fire – then the digestion process is disrupted. This is when indigestion occurs.

Chronic Tendonitis - What Is It? - How To Treat It?

Understand what causes chronic tendonitis. Learn how to treat chronic tendonitis. Discussion about who can develop tendonitis.

A Knee Brace Can Help For A Flexible Lifestyle!

Your knee may be screaming with pain. For whatever reason, you've sustained an injury and it hurts like crazy to move your knee. You can choose to suffer through the pain until it finally subsides or you could learn to just live with it. Or you could explore alternative therapies or even surgery. Whatever you decide to do, a good knee brace can help! Find out what kinds are available, where to get one, and how to choose the one that is right for you.