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 The Healing Power of a Good Night's Sleep
August 1, 2008
Back pain expert Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA, shares his tips for a good night's sleep to those of you suffering from back pain.
A Painful Rotator Cuff
November 6, 2006
As we age, many of us get tears of the rotator cuff that produce pain at night, interfering with sleep. It's not just an athletic injury. Dr Scott Haig, an orthopaedic surgeon, explains the problem and the solution.
Fibromyalgia and Acupuncture - Disappointing Results
November 21, 2005
Many people with fibromyalgia turn to acupuncture for pain relief. However, a carefully blinded study indicates that true acupuncture offers, in fact, no better pain relief than sham or simulated acupuncture . . .
Anything For Tennis Elbow?
October 26, 2005
Tennis elbow is not confined to tennis players - it's more common in work situations where certain repetitive hand movements are required. There are many ways to try and treat it, but none is particularly satisfactory. Here's an overview of treatments - non-effective and 'sort-of' effective. Wait-and-see is a pretty good option
Surgery or Physical Therapy for Your Back?
September 26, 2005
Is treating chronic low back pain by spinal fusion surgery an effective treatment? It seems to be no better than intensive physical therapy used together with cognitive behavioral therapy. And the latter is a lot cheaper!
In Pain? Move to the Sunny Side!
September 2, 2005
Sunlight has many health benefits, but a reduction in the use of pain-killers? Not what one might expect, but it seems to be the case . . .
Unsafe Drugs?
January 7, 2005
Baycol, Vioxx, Bextra, and now Celebrex. Who's responsible for these unsafe drugs? Well, there's more than enough blame to go around. Here's an overview . . .
Fibromyalgia - A Link to Sleep Problems?
December 10, 2004
Fibromyalgia sufferers may have a reason for the disturbed sleep they often report. And perhaps that's the cause of their condition? Certainly, treating it seems to help. . .
Acupuncture for Chronic Headache?
September 17, 2004
Chronic headache - migraine, chiefly - is often quite resistant to effective medication. Acupuncture is frequently used, but until now the supportive evidence has been open to criticism. However, a new study from the UK brings more convincing results on this form of therapy . . .
New Data on Migraine and Menopause
September 18, 2003
Women are three times more likely to suffer from migraine than men. The cyclical changes in hormone levels are a key trigger, explaining the worsening of migraine commonly see just before, during and after menstruation. Dr Goodman, a specialist in peri-menopause medicine, shows the importance of this in planning prevention.
More Help in Preventing Migraines
February 21, 2003
There are several types of medicines that can be used to prevent a migraine attack: blood pressure drugs (beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, and ACE inhibitors), and some anti-seizure drugs. And now comes news of a different type of blood pressure drug, an angiotensin II receptor (ARB) blocker, candesartan.
Treating Persistent Pain
August 1, 2002
Most people face periods of persistent pain as they get older, and then they are intensely interested in how their pain can best be relieved. The American Geriatrics Society recently asked a panel of experts to recommend the best approaches to pain management. Here's a summary of their report . . . .
"Oh - My Aching Back!" -- Part 4
October 5, 2001
Your low back pain has now spread down one leg, and the pain is bad enough for you to feel like staying in bed for a few days. Do you think you really should?
"Oh - My Aching Back!" -- Part 2
September 12, 2001
You've got an attack of acute low back pain and you want to know what to do - and not do - so that this pain disappears as quickly as possible and never comes back. Should you stay in bed, exercise or simply keep going as usual?
"Oh - My Aching Back!" -- Part 3
September 12, 2001
Now that you know that putting yourself to bed for 2 days for a simple low back strain isn't going to help, what's the best treatment if the pain lasts for more than 3 weeks? Is, for instance, spinal manipulation a useful alternative? Does it help accelerate pain relief and get back full function?
Band-Aid for Headaches
August 24, 2001
Most of us who suffer from severe headaches have tried a cold compress or a warm towel applied to the forehead. A novel headband allows an individually tailored approach. . . . . . .
"Oh - My Aching Back!" -- Part 1
August 10, 2001
It's said that 2/3 of adults suffer from low back pain at some time in their lives. Maybe you've had your attack already. Two US physicians have recently reviewed this common affliction, describing the most likely causes and how to determine them. Their review forms the basis of this article, the first in a series on these pages that will delve into the course, consequences, and treatment options of low back pain.
A Toxin to Treat Low Back Pain?
August 3, 2001
Chronic back pain bedevils many, and there are many treatments - some successful, other less so. A new, somewhat unusual, approach has been tested recently . . . . . .
Using Your Head to Manage Your Chronic Pain - Part 1
March 17, 2001
Chronic pain is a very real experience- and not just "in your head". But one of the solutions to dealing effectively with chronic pain does lie within your head. Part 1 explains why chronic pain is important and the kinds of responses people have to it.
Using Your Head to Manage Your Chronic Pain - Part 2
March 17, 2001
Chronic pain is a very real experience- and not just "in your head". Part 2 of this article explains how you can use your head to manage some of the most common negative responses to pain.
Aching Backs: Treatment May Be Movement, Not Rest
December 15, 2000
A new study adds prevention of back pain to the list of reasons that women, in particular, should (literally) take steps, and stretch, to prevent the unwelcome "spare tire" in the midsection.
The commonest facial pain
August 24, 1999
Trigeminal neuralgia, although uncommon in itself, is the commonest cause of facial pain. The name results from "trigeminal" = the nerve involved, and "neuralgia" = pain in a nerve.
Headaches in the Older People
July 16, 1999
There's one good thing about getting older - you don't get headaches so often. However, although they are less frequent, they can still be extremely annoying, and can sometimes be a sign of some underlying, more serious, condition. In 1997 an article was published on the special features of headaches in older persons.
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