Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, occur when veins in the anus or lower rectum become swollen and inflamed. This condition is highly common, effecting up to 75 percent of the population at some point. While hemorrhoids are usually not dangerous, they can be chronic and last years or be a lifelong problem. Fortunately, hemorrhoids can be easily treated and prevented by … [Read more...] about 5 Painfully Real Struggles For Anyone with Hemorrhoids & How to Treat Them
Pain Management
How To Use Self-Massage to Relieve Neck & Shoulder Tension
Tension in the neck and shoulder area can be a terrible experience. Besides pain, tightness in these areas can cause headaches and stress. Unfortunately, in a time when poor posture and sedentary lifestyles are ubiquitous, neck and shoulder tension have never been more common. Dealing with tightness in these areas is worthwhile -- especially since tension in the neck can … [Read more...] about How To Use Self-Massage to Relieve Neck & Shoulder Tension
How to Deal With Sciatica
Sciatica is a common problem that can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling in an around the back and legs. Sciatica can be caused by a number of different health conditions, some of which need appropriate medical treatment, so it's important to get a proper diagnosis from your doctor before trying self-help measures. Most cases of sciatica will improve within six to eight … [Read more...] about How to Deal With Sciatica
How to Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain
Many people are likely to deal with some form of back pain at some point in their lives. Sciatica, which begins in the lower spine and can extend down the legs and to the feet, occurs when nerves in the lower spine are pinched, causing intense pain that may come and go. Although surgery is often the most effective remedy for sciatica, there are other, less-invasive ways to … [Read more...] about How to Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain
Knee Problems That Can Lead to Knee Replacement Surgery
The knee is the body's strongest and largest joint. It is a complex structure consisting of bone and ligaments as well as cartilage and fluid. A disease or an injury that affects one of these components, usually affects the others as well. The resulting knee problems may necessitate knee replacement, also called knee arthroscopy. These problems can make it difficult to perform … [Read more...] about Knee Problems That Can Lead to Knee Replacement Surgery