Trigeminal Neuralgia
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Tic Douloureux or Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a neuropathic disorder causing episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, forehead and jaw. The condition of TN is typically...
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Introduction Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen Shoulder is a disorder characterized by pain and significant loss of the full range of motion. The process involves inflammation, scarring, thickening and contracture of the capsule surrounding the...
Ear Pain
Introduction Ear pain is defined as a dull or intense sensation of discomfort in the ear or related areas. Chronic otalgia or earache is a very common problem in most of the adults. However,...
Phantom Limb Pain
What is Phantom Limb Syndrome? Phantom Limb Syndrome is defined as the perception of sensations, usually including pain in a limb that has been amputated. Patients with this condition experience the limb as if...
The Causes of Lower Back Pain
The Causes of Lower Back Pain Introduction The US rates lower back pain as the most common health problem and one of the leading causes of physician visits. Reports indicate that Americans spend at...
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Osteoarthritis in the Hip Introduction Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis caused by the breakdown and loss of cartilage of a joint. Research shows that almost 10 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis. Individuals...
Symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is essentially defined as a painful musculoskeletal condition, characterized by the development of Myofascial trigger points (TrPs). These points are locally tender when active...
Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Raynaud’s Phenomenon Introduction Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is a medical condition characterized by poor blood flow, resulting in discomfort and discoloration in the affected parts. This disorder is named after the French physician, Maurice Raynaud,...
Bursitis
Introduction Bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa caused by the repetitive use, trauma, infection or a systemic inflammatory disease. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to...
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Introduction Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is due to inflammation of a woman’s pelvic organs including the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and other reproductive organs. PID can cause damage to the fallopian tubes and tissues...
