Category Archives: Pain Management

Intercostal muscle strain is pain or discomfort in the muscles located in between our ribs. Strain to this location of the body can be the result of forceful movements, particularly ones that result in a sudden twist of the torso. A particularly forceful movement can tear the intercostal muscles. The intercostal muscles are composed of ...click here to read more

If you ever googled the symptom “tiredness” or “low-energy,” you would have noticed that it is attributed to several different health conditions that range in severity. Tiredness is a vague symptom that can be hard to cure. This is why it’s so important to also pay close attention to other symptoms that present themselves along ...click here to read more

Abdominal pain is something that almost everyone experiences at some point in their lives. In fact, approximately 7–10 percent of all emergency department visits are for acute abdominal pain symptoms. There are many reasons why you may get this type of pain, which is why we have provided you with a detailed description of several ...click here to read more

Lateral foot pain (outside foot pain) can literally stop a person in their tracks. There are a lot of causes of outside foot pain. Whether you are a runner or simply like to get out and about, lateral foot pain is something that can be frustrating and very difficult to ignore. Foot pain can occur ...click here to read more

Approximately 45 million Americans complain of headaches each year, with more than eight million visiting a medical professional as their pain causes them distress. There are several reasons why a person may develop a headache, with most being benign causes that are of no concern. However, there are instances that warrant more investigation and should ...click here to read more

While not as common as lower back pain, upper back pain still plagues many people on a daily basis. The upper left back is the region to the left, below the neck (cervical spine), and above the lower back (lumbar spine). The upper back is often referred to as the thoracic spine and is generally ...click here to read more

Headaches come in all shapes and forms, with frontal headaches or headaches across the forehead being some of the most common. Pain is often felt across the forehead and is called a frontal headache. It may be isolated to one spot or spread across the entirety of the forehead. It can also spread down to ...click here to read more

Hemicrania continua or a unilateral headache is a rare type of headache that is characterized by pain on one side of the head or face. Unlike most headaches that come and go, hemicrania continua is a continuous headache. In other words, it never stops. The name hemicrania continua literally translates to “pain in half the ...click here to read more

Many people confuse inflammation with infection. Though infection and inflammation can happen at the same time, they are completely different. Infection is just one of the causes of inflammation. Inflammation is nothing but your body’s response to a physical stress. For example, if your body is too tired, it can cause inflammation; if you get ...click here to read more

Good dental health is something we’ve all been told to stay on top of. Brushing at least twice a day has become the norm, something we try to instill in our children despite their best efforts to resist us. But this may soon become unnecessary, as researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have ...click here to read more

Atypical angina is a classification of a form of chest pain called angina. The term “atypical” is used to describe a form of anginal chest pain that does not fit the typical presentation. Chest pain is often characterized as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, or tightness. Typical anginal symptoms occur during times of stress or activity due ...click here to read more

Rhomboid strain can be very uncomfortable, especially if it comes with shooting pain or spasms, However, early rhomboid muscle pain treatment allows you to return to normal activity relatively quickly. As we outline here, there are rhomboid muscle pain relief exercises that can make a significant difference in your recovery. The rhomboid muscles are in ...click here to read more

Rhomboid strain occurs in a group of muscles that are located in the upper back, just beneath the neck and the upper shoulder blades. The muscles are involved in controlling the arms and shoulders, so they are used very often throughout the day. The rhomboid muscles are very thin and are shaped like a triangle. They’re ...click here to read more

Orthostatic hypotension is a type of low blood pressure that occurs within one minute of an individual standing up. The individual begins to feel light-headed and dizzy; they may even faint. The current guidelines for orthostatic hypotension suggest that blood pressure measurements should be taken three minutes after a person stands up. First author Stephen ...click here to read more