A small curve in your back is normal, but if the curve begins to cause extreme discomfort, you may be experiencing kyphosis. Here’s what you need to know. Symptoms and Causes of Kyphosis Kyphosis is a relatively common excessive spinal curve that causes lasting issues throughout the body and can affect patients of all ages.… Continue reading What Is Kyphosis?

Pain in Patients: A Silent Struggle Some of the most common struggles of Alzheimer’s Disease include memory loss and confusion, but a hidden struggle that many patients don’t talk about is the pain they experience. While patients with Alzheimer’s do feel pain, they often cannot speak to anyone about it, and it goes untreated. Studies… Continue reading The Problem of Pain in Alzheimer’s Patients

From stomach pains to backaches, we all experience pain. Although in most cases the pain is temporary, other times the pain can be longterm lasting weeks, months, or even years. The duration, location, and cause of pain determine how healthcare professionals treat will treat it.  Acute Pain Acute pain is the most common type of… Continue reading Acute Pain vs. Chronic Pain

Our spine functions as a support pillar to our body: it helps hold our body weight and protect the spinal cord. Both our spine and spinal cords are delicate parts of our body, and damage to either can result in permanent damage or difficulties with strength or sensation. While patients may think hope is lost… Continue reading Can You Recover From a Spinal Cord Injury?

While the direct cause of breast cancer is unknown, women experience a higher risk of developing breast cancer as they age. Alongside breast cancer, women who are 60 and older are also at risk for developing osteoporosis. Here is what you need to know about the relationship between breast cancer and osteoporosis, as well as… Continue reading Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis

Getting a shot isn’t the most enjoyable experience, but we expect to feel a bit of pain each time we get a flu shot. If you experience pain in your shoulder after you receive the flu vaccine, you may wonder if something is wrong. We’ve got the answers here for you: Is the Flu Shot… Continue reading Why Does My Arm Hurt After a Flu Shot?

For patients suffering from chronic pain, it can be easy to focus only on the extreme pain they are feeling and ways to make that pain subside. This can make finding a treatment to ease the symptoms that come along with chronic pain hard. Coloring, it turns out, can have a great therapeutic impact on… Continue reading How Art Therapy Can Help Chronic Pain Sufferers

Whether you’re a new runner or a seasoned marathon athlete, you may risk the chance of an injury. It’s important to remember that even a  simple injury can worsen quickly if left untreated. To prevent worsening of your condition and watching from the sidelines, follow these tips: Most Common Running Injuries Runners Knee Patellofemoral pain… Continue reading Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Lower back pain is very common, affecting approximately 1 in 8 people. However, about 80-90 percent of lower back pain isn’t something to stress about, as it comes and goes with the stress of our daily life.  When, then, is back pain considered more than just a nuisance of everyday life? There are four main… Continue reading Types of Back Pain You Should Never Ignore

One of the most common conditions that predispose a patient to a series of cardiovascular complications is high cholesterol. With elevated lipids in the body, it increases the risk for certain conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer. However, one unexpected, potential complication of having high cholesterol is the impact it can have on… Continue reading High Cholesterol and Your Bone Health