Category Archives: Pain Management

Pain under the right rib cage can be minor or severe depending on the cause, and sharp pain under the right rib cage can be frightening. If you experience pain on the right under the rib cage, there could be a simple explanation such as an injury. It could also be related to a serious ...click here to read more

A recent report published in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Journals Library has revealed that acupuncture increases the effectiveness of standard medical care provided for chronic pain and depression. Studies reviewing the use of acupuncture in addition to standard medical care for both conditions found improvements when compared to normal medical care alone. ...click here to read more

Back pain lasting for three or more months is considered chronic, and as constant pain is a disruption to daily activity, researchers set out to examine the effectiveness of yoga in treating this condition. The research was conducted by the Cochrane Complementary Medicine at the Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Maryland, and was published ...click here to read more

“Stand up straight!” Most of us have heard this command at one point during our childhood. Strangely though, most young children start out with pretty good postures. It’s us adults that need a good reminder about posture, as well as a set of exercises to right the many years of terrible posture that can seriously ...click here to read more

A recent study from the University of Virginia Health System has found that patients’ pain scores decrease as doctors lower their doses of opioids. The study reviewed 101,484 surgical cases that took place between March 2011 and November 2015, where patients were given general anesthesia. During this time period, the UVA Health System decreased the ...click here to read more

A recent pair of studies from The George Institute for Global Health confirms that the weather does not affect aches and pains associated with back pain or osteoarthritis. While many believe that the onset of back pain and arthritis aches coincide with fluctuations in weather, the results of these studies showed there was no relationship ...click here to read more

Pain in the middle of the back can put a damper on your day and affect your ability to complete simple tasks. The middle of the back is made up of 12 thoracic vertebrae and their interlocking facet joints and discs, as well as the different muscles, tendons, and ligaments that allow movement. Because this ...click here to read more

A Baker’s cyst (popliteal) is a fluid-filled sac that causes a bulge, along with feelings of tightness, behind the knee. The pain can worsen when the leg is extended at the knee or when the knee flexes as a result of activity. Baker’s cysts form when there is a problem with the knee joint that ...click here to read more

Back pain is very common among adults of all ages, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Mark Knaub of Penn State Hershey Medical Center has identified the most frequent causes and types of back pain, and has provided some tips for treating and preventing it. Back pain is often due to soft tissue injuries ...click here to read more

Left arm pain can be due to many different things, stemming from sore muscles or it could be related to the heart. Paying attention to your left arm pain is, therefore, important in order to reduce your risk of health complications. Left arm pain can be either acute—meaning it can be sudden and stick around ...click here to read more

Lower back pain and frequent urination often accompany each other. Pain in the lower back is a common complaint and is the number one reported reason for missing work. Lower back pain can be temporary or chronic, depending on the cause, and is usually considered chronic if it lasts for more than three months. Frequent ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever slept the wrong way through the night, then you may have woken up with a crick in your neck. A crick in your neck makes it difficult to move your head in certain directions, or even to use the arm that is on the affected side. Aside from sleeping wrong, certain activities ...click here to read more

Yoga poses can help relieve chronic pain in the lower back. One of the most common reasons for doctor visits, lower back pain can negatively affect one’s quality of life . Although many patients take over-the-counter or even prescribed medications to treat their chronic lower back pain, yoga can be an effective and natural solution ...click here to read more

Chronic neck pain can be relieved with tai chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, according to research findings. Researchers compared a group of participants who completed tai chi exercises for neck pain relief to a control group that did not receive treatment. The study also examined whether tai chi is more beneficial than traditional neck exercises. ...click here to read more