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The coccyx (KAHK-siks), or tailbone, is the bony structure at the bottom of the spine. In humans, it’s the bud of an undeveloped tail, which we lost the need for long ago. The coccyx comprises three to five separate but fused small bones.

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (the womb). In the United States, hysterectomy is the second most common operation for women, surpassed only by cesarean section. Surgeons perform some 600,000 hysterectomies a year in this country.

Many people, who are thinking about visiting a chiropractor, wait for a long time before scheduling an appointment. Many times, it is because they are not sure of what a chiropractor will do or what chiropractic care consists off. Often, this delay will cause further unnecessary pain and suffering. This article will explain what you can expect from visiting a chiropractic office for the first time.

Have you ever asked yourself why it’s necessary that we experience pain? We have all stubbed a toe, pulled a muscle in our back, or suffered the effects of a severe headache.

Millions of people suffer from joint pain, so don’t feel bad – you are certainly not alone. Luckily, there are now plenty of herbal, all-natural joint pain relief products in the market promising to alleviate arthritis of the knees, finger joints, and hips.

The link between the upper neck and face pain or numbness, or what’s called Trigeminal Neuralgia or Tic Doulereaux has been studied for many years. This article takes a look at the connection of the upper cervical spine and the nerves that go into the face.

Pain under the big toe joint can have many causes, although one common cause is unique to the anatomy of the big toe joint itself. Inflammation of two small, unique bones called sesamoids can cause significant pain under this joint. This article will discuss the condition known as sesamoiditis, and the treatment options available.

Children are such a joy, but whether you have borne them or not, the ‘curse’ is an unavoidable part of being a woman. Yes, it’s probably worth it, but how sweet it would be not to have the inconvenience, the discomfort, the pain. And the symptoms vary hugely; not a comfort if it’s you that’s suffering more than your friends. Women’s magazines are full of ways to minimize the effects, but tend to major on pain relief rather than tackling the main cause of the pain – cramp, caused mainly because not enough oxygen is getting to each body cell where it’s needed. The quick fix is to use some method of separating the stuck cells, and the best way is to separate the cells using a strong wrist magnet.

An estimated 99 million Americans suffer from some sort of pain, many on a daily basis. This article explores treatment and management of chronic pain from a therapist’s perspective.