The proper use of heat and cold can improve many painful conditions, including arthritis, injuries and even when Aunty Flo comes to visit. It’s important to know which to apply and how long to apply it.

Joint pain affects millions of individuals and is one of the most common complaints that doctors treat. Joint pain can occur from the natural aging process as years of wear and tear break down tissues and cartilage.

As wondrous as the feet are, there are times when they hurt and we need foot pain relief. Luckily, there are some easy things we can do to put a halt to the foot pain and stop or prevent it become anything more serious. Conditions like diabetes or any issues with blood circulation require extra care, so you should check with your medical doctor before trying any of these solutions.

Knee pain can impact one’s life. It can hinder one to carry out daily activities. Therefore, it’s must to know the preventive measures to avoid knee problems.

“Pain is an action signal to a threat response” – Dr. Eric Cobb Pain is extremely misunderstood. From an early age we are conditioned to withdraw from painful events.

Today I will discuss the most common, non fatal, medical diagnosis low back pain. More money is spent on low back pain than diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol to name a few. The question today is; does your weight affect whether your back hurts or not?

The most common muscle pain treatment is Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, or RICE. Most sports/fitness/ballet buffs know this, and have ice packs handy at home, and maybe an elastic bandage in their gym bag or dance bag, to use in an emergency. When you have muscle pain after exercising, or cleaning out the garage, you will conclude that the overexertion caused it. But if you haven’t done anything strenuous and you have muscle pain, you need to find out the cause.

At some point in life, each of us must come to the realization and accept that we are not “as young as we used to be.” Regardless of how good one’s physical condition, nobody remains twenty years old forever. As one gets into his fifties, he realizes his hearing, eyesight, strength, and stamina are rarely “what they used to be.”

If you suffer from chronic pain, you might have been told its all in your head. Despite how annoying this claim is, that person may be more right than they know. Your chronic pain, in fact, very well may be linked to a certain part of your head.

If you are diagnosed with sciatica from a lumbar herniated disc, you are not alone. At any one point in time, at least 1% of the population is having the same issue. What to do next?