What is a migraine and what causes them? Migraines are posing a bigger threat to people than ever before, with the number of people suffering exploding in the recent years to reach up to 1 billion worldwide. But even with the multitude of afflicted people, migraines are still widely misunderstood...
What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a medical condition in which the spine has a sideways curve. Usually, this curve is ‘C’- or ‘S’ shaped. In some people the curve degree is stable, while in other patients it can increase over time. Typically, mild scoliosis doesn’t cause problems, but a severe...
Years ago, rheumatoid arthritis patients were never told by medical practitioners to go for a swim or go for a hike. Arthritis was regarded as an inherent part of the process of ageing, as well as a signal to patients that it is time to slow down. Recent studies and...
Many different athletes have different cool down or healing routines that they perform after a tough game or a rigid work out. Everything from an ice bath to a simple walk around the gym could be considered a healing process for your muscles and body to get restored again to...
Osteoarthritis is the term used to describe the effects of wear and tear of the joints in our bodies. For most of us it’s a common sequel of aging; but for others it can present earlier on in life and cause unpleasant effects that take away from our day to...
If you’ve never had a migraine, you may think of them as just another headache. If you have, you know just how debilitating they can be. Migraines come in two major types, with and without aura. However, there is a third type, the silent migraine. Also known as an ocular...
It’s normal to take mobility for granted when everything is working as it should, but pain in the hips, legs, knees, or feet can interfere with even the most basic tasks and bring life to a grinding halt. Pain that comes on suddenly is typically caused by injury or trauma,...
If you’ve never experienced a migraine, you may think it’s just a headache and wonder what the big deal is. If you have, you understand that a migraine is not just a headache, it’s a neurological disease with a complex set of debilitating symptoms that vary from one person to...
It is not the kind of pain you will want to ignore, or put off treating. When it feels sore, numb, or stiff, you need to take care of the discomfort in your neck. To do otherwise would mean more pain, and in the worst case possible, further medical issues....
