The term sciatic describes a set of symptoms that can include lower back pain, hip pain, burning or tingling down the leg, and weakness in the leg. Sciatica typically only affects one side of the lower body. To understand sciatica, we need to look at how the sciatic nerve is formed and its course in […]
Migraines remain a bit of a mystery among medical professionals. As one doctor put it: “They aren’t supposed to happen.” However, research is helping to reveal what is to blame for causing migraines. A connection has been seen between migraines and improper communication between the brain and body. The brainstem is the communication superhighway of […]
Sciatica can result in debilitating pain that springs from an irritation of the sciatic nerve. Because this nerve is so large, symptoms can vary based on the location of the pressure. For example, one person may experience pain and numbness in the hip area while another may suffer a pins and needles feeling down one […]
Migraines are a debilitating condition that leaves the sufferer weak and exhausted. In rare cases, they may be followed by an epileptic seizure. This is referred to as migralepsy. There is much uncertainty about whether a migraine is a trigger for the seizure or the seizure brings about a migraine. Here is a list of […]
Back pain is something that nearly everyone will experience at some point in life. From picking up your children to poor posture behind your desk at work, back pain can range from just a dull ache to sharp, severe pain. Up until recently, the prevailing thought was to reach for some over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) […]
Whether a person has had one or more than one migraine, he or she might live in dread of when the next one may hit. Migraines are a very common problem, affecting nearly half of all adults. The exact cause of migraines has not been discovered, making diagnosing the condition quite difficult. This leaves sufferers […]
Sciatica is an almost ubiquitous condition. Across the United States, more than 3 million visits per year to the emergency department are because of back pain. When the pain in your low back begins to radiate through the hip and buttock down the back of the leg to the calf, it is affecting your sciatic […]
If you are suffering from headaches, one important factor in finding relief is considering how the headaches began. For example, you may have a history of head or neck trauma involving a whiplash-type injury. As a result, chronic head pain can set in. How does whiplash occur? Causes of Whiplash Injuries that May Lead to […]
If you are dealing with low back pain, you're in good company. Approximately 80% of adults will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Low back pain is the most common reason for missed work days as well as injuries sustained on the job. It's a condition that doesn't discriminate either, with […]
There is a definite difference between migraine headaches and other headache types. Here is a list of symptoms that define a migraine headache versus a non-migraine headache: Migraines are chronic and occur more often that other headache types. Migraines are linked to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other psychological conditions. Migraine symptoms can be triggered […]
