Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition involving the hand and arm. It is characterized by tingling and numbness in the hand and arm and results from a pinched nerve in the wrist. There are several different factors that can contribute to this condition, including: Anatomy of your wrist Underlying health conditions Patterns of hand usage…
Sciatica is the pain that radiates along your sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the one branching from your lower back, through your hips and butt, and then down each of your legs. In most cases, the condition of sciatica will only affect one side of your body. Sciatica often results from a bone spur…
Interstitial Cystitis, also known as IC, is a condition that results in discomfort and/or pain in the bladder and pelvic area. The symptoms often vary from one person to the next and may even vary in various occurrences in the same individual. Individuals experience a range of symptoms from mild discomfort to intense pain in…
Usually, the body’s immune system is ready to defend your body against anything foreign that can cause illness. But if a person is dealing with multiple sclerosis, better known by the initials MS, then that same immune system will actually damage and destroy the protective insulation that surrounds the body’s nerve cells in the brain…
Overactive bladder is a common condition characterized by bladder storage malfunctioning, resulting in sudden urges to urinate. These urges are often very difficult to stop, and the condition of an overactive bladder could lead to incontinence or the involuntary loss of urine. If you have this condition, chances are that you may limit your work…
This is a very common sleep disorder in which the individual has one—or multiple—breathing pauses or even breathing shallowly when sleeping. These breathing pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes and can occur thirty or more times within one hour. Usually, when normal breathing resumes, there is a loud choking…
Menopause can be a dirty word to some women, but it is something women have been dealing with since the beginning of time, and it doesn’t have to be a scary or painful experience. While there are many negative stereotypes surrounding it, what does menopause mean for a woman? Menopause is the time in a…
Restless Leg Syndrome, commonly referred to as RLS, is a neurological disorder characterized by creeping, pulling, throbbing, or other unpleasant sensations in the legs. These sensations are often accompanied by an overwhelming, uncontrollable need to move them. In most cases, moving around can help to calm them down. Most of the time, the symptoms occur…
If you have chronic knee pain, then you know just how much this pain can affect everyday functioning, from getting up in the morning to playing with the kids and even just walking to get the mail. For the millions of people who suffer from knee pain, it can be overwhelming enough to deal with…