Endometriosis is when the tissue that typically lines the inside of your uterus grows beyond its walls, migrating to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the inside of the pelvic region. In some rare cases, it may extend past these areas. About 200 million women worldwide are affected by this painful condition – about one in 10 American women feeling its effects, according to the Endometriosis Foundation of America. When you have your period, the endometrial tissue thickens, before ultimately ... [Read More]
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Medical Acupuncture in 2018
Acupuncture has been recognized as a medical technique effective in treating a range of conditions. As part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years. Thought by many to be mysterious and non-scientific, medical science has uncovered the physiological effects that acupuncture has on the body. Medical acupuncture is a term for the practice of acupuncture by licensed physicians. So why does inserting thin needles into certain areas of the skin ... [Read More]
How is sciatica diagnosed?
Sciatica is a type of nerve pain that originates in the lower back and can radiate down one side to the buttock and down the back of the leg. It is very common, with about 3 million people in the U.S. reporting sciatica pain each year. Sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in your body. Because there is always an underlying condition causing sciatica, a complete diagnosis will need to include the underlying condition. Here is some helpful information about ... [Read More]
Treatment Options for Migraines and Head Pain
Ask anyone who’s ever had one – there are all sorts of headaches – tension headaches, sinus headaches … and then, there are migraines. Whereas most headaches vary in intensity and can be relieved with aspirin, ibuprofen, or other medication, migraines are more intense, and entirely different beast than normal headaches, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light. But the more you know about migraines and head pain, the better you’ll be able to manage or even prevent them. ... [Read More]
Pain Management for Scoliosis
If you’re an adult with scoliosis, you may be experiencing something you didn’t as a child – pain. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. It occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Most cases of the condition are mild, but some children develop spinal deformities that get more severe as they grow. In severe cases, scoliosis can be disabling, especially when the spinal curve reduces the amount of space within the chest, which makes it hard for the lungs to funct ... [Read More]
