When to Seek Treatment for TMJ Disorder
Does your jaw click or pop? Does it hurt? Does it get stuck when you speak, yawn, or open your mouth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have a temporomandibular joint disorder. Here’s what to do. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (also referred to as just TMJ) affects the hinge joint […]
Understanding the Difference Between a Strong Headache and a Migraine
When you have an intense headache, it can be so debilitating that you might mistake it for a migraine. Migraines are a type of headache, but not every headache is a migraine. What’s the difference? Does it matter? How do you stop the pain? Migraines are a type of headache disorder. However, just because you […]
How Do I Tell If It’s A Pinched Nerve or Something Else?
You have sharp pain in your back, leg, wrist, neck, or somewhere else. When you do an internet search, it seems that maybe you have a pinched nerve. Either that or you have a damaged nerve. How can you tell, and what should you do? Nerve cells (aka neurons) are the basic unit of your […]
5 Simple Stretches to Set Your Knees Up for an Active Day
You want to be more active, but your knees actively protest your plans. How do you get past knee pain, get into your new routine, and reap the benefits of increased fitness? Try these simple stretches. Knee pain among women and men in the United States has increased by about 65% in the last 20 […]
Managing Your Carpal Tunnel at Your Desk Job
You probably think of workplace injuries happening to people with manual labor jobs. But you have a desk job! Why do you have carpal tunnel syndrome? And how can you keep the pain from interfering with your career? Your wrist hurts or your fingers feel numb. You have trouble gripping door knobs and steering wheels. […]
Are You Suffering From Testosterone Deficiency? 5 Possible Signs of Low-T
As you age, you feel less and less like your old self. You feel like a new self, without your old energy, sex drive, and full head of hair. Is this your new normal? Or do you need more testosterone? As you age, you feel less and less like your old self. You feel like […]
Botox vs. Trigger Point Injections: Which Is Best for My TMJ Pain?
When it hurts to open or close your jaw, or when it pops, clicks, or gets stuck, you may have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. How can you move your jaw freely again? Should you try trigger point injections? Botox®? Up to 12% of women and men suffer from a type of joint dysfunction called temporomandibular […]
Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee OA Relief: What to Expect
Your knee pain hinders your activities and lowers your quality of life. You’ve tried bracing, painkillers, and lifestyle modifications. Still, your knee stiffens and just plain hurts. Hyaluronic acid injections may help. Here’s what to expect. When you have the most common form of arthritis — the wear-and-tear form that’s caused by aging or overuse […]
Chronic Sciatica Management: When to Consider a Nerve Block
When your pain management plan no longer controls your sciatica, it’s time to consider a nerve block. Find out more about a nerve block and how it may help you get relief from your chronic sciatica. If you have chronic sciatica, the electric shock-like sensations that run down the back of your leg anytime you […]
How to Keep Your Spinal Discs Healthy
Do you want to prevent back pain? Are you looking for long-term relief from neck pain? Then you need to know how to keep your spinal discs healthy. Your spine is flexible and strong, allowing you to bend and twist and pick up heavy boxes. The discs that separate the bones of your spine make […]
Eat This, Not That Migraine Edition
Do you notice you get a migraine after eating a slice of pepperoni pizza or having a few too many glasses of red wine? While some foods trigger migraines, others may prevent head pain. Find out what to eat and what not to eat with migraines. Migraines aren’t just any headache. They cause such intense […]
Yes, You Can Still Work Out If You Have Arthritis
Yes, you can still work out if you have arthritis. In fact, exercise is one of the best things you can do to ease joint pain and stiffness. Learn more about working out with arthritis to improve your joint health. When your joints are swollen and achy, exercise is the last thing on your mind. […]