Iliotibial band syndrome can be quite the persistent pain in a runner’s knee. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this common injru are discussed. Seek treatment early for better outcomes!

Perhaps one of the most uncomfortable ailments to have is arthritis or the general term used to describe inflammation in joints. Consider omega 3 fish oil to help ease the discomfort. Read on to find out more today.

If you, a friend or loved one are one of the many people on the planet who suffers from chronic pain in your legs, lower back, neck or joints then you or they know all too well what it’s like to have to go to bed or even sit while having to endure nagging pain and discomfort. Even simple tasks like getting dressed can often be made difficult by chronic pain.

My introduction to gout in something other than a textbook came at the crack of dawn one morning. My husband’s foot was red, swollen and he couldn’t handle even the bed sheet touching it. Walking was next to impossible, and even thinking about socks and shoes was out of the question.

When a muscle becomes over stretched and sometimes tears, it is known as a strain or (pulled muscle). When ligaments are stretched or pulled to far and cause extreme pain or swelling in a joint, this is a sprain (as in a ankle sprain or foot sprain). Some people wonder how to treat a sprain versus a strain.

How do you know if your feet are functioning optimally? If only 10% of your nervous system produces pain, what is the likelihood that a foot problem is asymptomatic, meaning producing no pain? 90%!

If you’re beginning to notice symptoms of gout, or you’re already afflicted with the condition, it’s not the end of the world. On the contrary, is it possible that gout will actually be good for you? Let’s take a closer look…

Having Kidney stones can cause excruciating pains. Oranges and grapefruits can come in very handy to solve this problem. The prevention and cure everyone should know. You never know when it would be your turn. The author has outlined his experience with kidney stones and how he solved his kidney stone problem with a herbal recipe he concocted.

Medical removal of kidney stones can be done through surgical and non-invasive methods. The most common non-invasive method is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, which uses shock waves to break the stones into smaller pieces.

According to a survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association, 16% of the population regularly experiences heel pain. There are numerous conditions, in addition to plantar fasciitis, that can cause heel pain.