When it comes to our backs, there are many different types of back pain. It is also a common reason for absence from work for many of us and for seeking medical treatment. Back pain can be debilitating which can be caused as a result of injury, activity, and some medical conditions. Back pain can affect people of any age, although as people get older, the chance of developing lower back pain increases, due to factors such as previous occupation and degenerative disc disease. The first step … [Read more...] about Different Types of Back Pain
Arthritis Signs & Symptoms
Howard, 45, an avid runner, started noticing foot pain while running. He tried a new brand of running shoe, massaged his feet and calves daily, and finally went to the doctor for pain relief. To Howard’s surprise, his doctor diagnosed him with osteoarthritis. Like many people, Howard had mistakenly believed that arthritis affects only people of advanced age. But osteoarthritis, or OA, affects over 32.5 million U.S. adults of all ages. According to the CDC, within the next 20 years, an … [Read more...] about Arthritis Signs & Symptoms
Arthritis Symptoms Worthy Of An ER Visit
How to Identify Arthritis Symptoms Worthy of an ER Visit Arthritis is a common malady. Nearly 50 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis. However, do you know arthritis is not a single disease? It is a way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, and people of all ages can and do have arthritis. Generally, we define arthritis as joints disease, which includes swelling, pain, stiffness, and … [Read more...] about Arthritis Symptoms Worthy Of An ER Visit
