In the past the traditional method for repairing a torn rotator cuff was to use the “open method” in which a large incision was made over the outside aspect of the shoulder. From here the surgeon could separate the muscles to see the rotator cuff, find the torn part and repair it. This type of surgery had its problems and because of that a newer technique called the “arthroscopic rotator cuff repair” was developed. This article will discuss the latter procedure.

Because of the complex structure of the shoulder joint, the stresses that the soft tissues are placed under on a regular basis and the extreme movement capabilities and flexibility of this joint it is prone to injury. A common injury to occur in this area is a torn shoulder tendon. This article will discuss what this means and what your options are for treatment.

Gout pain can be very severe therefore you need to know how to handle it when you get an attack. The hurt can ease with time but you need to address it. When you have an attack, the first thing you need to do is to consult your doctor. This is very important because there are some medications that work more effectively when you take them as soon as the attack starts.

Wrist pain can be especially annoying in today’s information and internet age, since many people use computers from Shopping to mapping a route to the beach. The pain felt in the wrist can become chronic over time and involve many types of treatment to heal the afflicted area. Medications can be used to reduce inflammation but can be re-aggravated over time.

Body Pain in the joints and muscles is common as we grow Age. The ligaments and tendons do not support our knees, elbows and ankles as they once did when we were in our teens and twenties. Body Joint pain can be caused by overuse or age related disease and can become chronic joint pain if not attended to.

Old age is a natural course of life and pain is a common side effect of old age. If you suffer from stiff joints in the back, neck or other areas it may be attributed to stress. Joint pain and headaches go hand in hand when it comes to emotional stress from external influences like; debt or money issues, job challenges and family hardship are all life areas that can cause stress in your daily life.

Why is inflammation bad? Well actually in the right amounts it is not bad for your health because it is an important part of how your body helps to heal and defend itself. Inflammation is created by Omega six which we get from our diet, and here is where the problem lies because about 100 years or so ago we were only consuming small amounts of Omega six in our food but due to the way livestock is reared these days and also the amount of Omega six that is used in preparing and cooking food, we are now consuming about double what we used to and hence inflammatory health conditions are increasing.

There are times I awakened in the morning with my teeth hurting and ridges on the inside of my cheeks. I had been doing what many others do, grinding my teeth, and I didn’t even know it. The dentist told me that my back teeth were wearing down and I needed a night guard.

Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition, which affects 2-4% of the general population, targeting women at a rate 9 times that of men. Sufferers are generally diagnosed between 20 and 50 years of age but risk of suffering from fibromyalgia tend to increase with age as well as with physical and emotional trauma. The disorder is characterized by chronic, widespread pain, excessive fatigue, and allodynia – pain due to a stimulus which does not normally provoke pain1 such as light pressure.

In a world of 24-hour pharmacies, easy to obtain prescriptions and over-the-counter medicine, it’s no surprise that the vast majority of the populace have become pill poppers. This phrase may have negative connotations, but it’s nevertheless true. For example, imagine you have a headache. What do you do about it? Put up and shut up, as the saying goes, or reach for that cheap and cheerful over-the-counter box of painkillers?