Mar 15, 2011 3 min
Managing Whiplash: What You Need to Know
“Whiplash” is a non-medical term that may be referred to by doctors as “cervical sprain,” “cervical strain” or “hyperextension injury.”
Grace Coleman 0
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Mar 12, 2011 2 min
Chronic Muscle Pain: Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Chronic muscle pain can be caused by so many different conditions and illnesses. This type of pain is sometimes called Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
Sophia Reyes 0
Mar 11, 2011 2 min
Temporomandibular Disorders
Problems with the jaw area can result in temporomandibular disorders. This condition, or “TMD” for short, is often mistakenly referred to as “TMJ.”
Liam Foster 0
Mar 11, 2011 3 min
Understanding Muscle Pain: Causes and Relief
Treating muscle pain may be as easy as resting the affected area and taking an over-the-counter analgesic. Icing the area and alternating heat therapy may also work.
Mia Hughes 0
Mar 11, 2011 2 min
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes and Relief
With trigeminal neuralgia, there is thought to be contact between the trigeminal nerve at the base of the brain and an artery or vein.
Ava Mitchell 0
Mar 11, 2011 3 min
Types of Pain by Causes
Different types of pain that can make life challenging for sufferers. Acute pain is usually short and can disappear when the injury or illness is resolved.
Liam Foster 0
Mar 10, 2011 2 min
Depression, Anxiety, and Pain
People who suffer from chronic pain are prone to issues that can include anxiety, stress, depression and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
Ava Mitchell 0
Mar 10, 2011 3 min
Managing Psychology of Pain: What You Need to Know
When pain is chronic or progressive in nature, it can make it very difficult for patients to get through their lives without some psychological distress.
Sophia Reyes 0
Mar 10, 2011 2 min
Understanding Perception of Pain: Causes and Relief
The way in which feelings of pain are processed by the body can vary among people, and the physiology of pain perception is complex.
Ava Mitchell 0
Mar 10, 2011 2 min
Relaxation Training
Relaxation training is often used to complement other treatments aimed at reducing pain. Proper medical care is important and doctors can suggest a course of treatment that may include medication, surgery, psychotherapy or physical therapy.
Isabella Ward 0
Mar 10, 2011 3 min
Stress and Anger Management
Stress and anger can have a detrimental effect . They can raise blood pressure, strain the heart, weaken the immune system and lead to digestive issues.
Sophia Reyes 0
Mar 10, 2011 3 min
The Effects of Sleep and Pain in your Life
People even associate sleep and pain together, due to muscle discomfort through the night. It’s also important to sleep in a dark room without distractions.
Grace Coleman 0