Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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...
Arthritis
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...
Chronic Lower Back Pain
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Repetitive strain injury amongst IT workers and computer users
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
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
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...
Post mastectomy pain
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...
Atypical Facial Pain
Introduction Atypical Facial Pain (ATFP) is a syndrome that encompasses a wide group of facial pain problems. This condition is typically characterized by a burning, aching or cramping sensation, occurring on one side of...
Spinal Stenosis
Introduction Spinal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal that occurs when excessive growth of bone and/or tissue reduces the size of the openings in the spinal bones....
