Category: Conditions

Trigger Points Introduction Trigger points are typically defined as hyperirritable spots present in the skeletal muscle. Also known as muscle knots, these points are like tight nodules located in skeletal muscles that produce sensations...

Introduction Bladder pain is defined as the pain that emanates from the urinary bladder. The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen. It stores urine, the liquid waste produced by the kidney,...

      Introduction   Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is the term used to describe symptoms produced from the compression of nerves or blood vessels running through the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is...

Introduction to Arthritis Arthritis is a chronic disease that refers to a health condition where there is a damage caused to the joints of the body. The term arthritis is essentially defined as ‘inflammation...

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          Repetitive strain injury amongst IT workers and computer users What is a Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)? Repetitive strain injury (RSI) represents a group of conditions associated with the overuse...

Viscous Cycle for Back Pain The Basics Back pain is the second-most common neurological ailment in the United States, next to headache. Research shows that Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on...

Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is a difficult thing to define, even among those that are suffering from it. While it is safe to say that we understand that pain is the body’s way...

Introduction Post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a chronic pain condition, neuropathic in nature, which can occur following surgery of the breast. Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast, usually to remove a malignant...