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Curcumin for the Management of Osteoarthritic Pain
Curcumin for the Management of Osteoarthritic Pain Pain management is one of the key health issues facing people today. Whether it be chronic pain, acute pain, or intermittent pain, the pain experience is uncomfortable and disruptive. Patients suffering from a pain experience need effective, safe management options so that they can get back to living…
Over the Counter Pain Medications Shown to Have No Significant Effect on Spinal Pain
Over the Counter Pain Medications Shown to Have No Significant Effect on Spinal Pain Back and neck pain are some of the most common complaints seen in patients presenting for healthcare, while back pain alone is the most common cause of disability according to the National Institute of Health. Many people suffering from back pain…
Custom Orthotics and the Treatment of Patellofemoral Knee Pain
Custom Orthotics and the Treatment of Patellofemoral Knee Pain Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common disorder of the knee that affects up to 25% of the population (Munuera & Mazoteras-Pardo, 2011). Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized by persistent pain of the knee made worse by climbing or descending stairs, sitting for extended periods of time,…
Improving Cognitive Performance with B-Vitamins
Improving Cognitive Performance with B-Vitamins Our brains are amazingly complex structures. They process huge amounts of information at any given moment, and are also capable of abstract thought and consciousness. Humans have always been fascinated with the way the brain works, and have long sought to maximize cognition to make our brains work faster, work…
Low Back Pain Generated by Intervertebral Disc Injuries
Low Back Pain Generated by Intervertebral Disc Injuries Low back pain can have many causes. The pain can be generated from injured muscles, ligaments, joints, nerves, organs, blood vessels, or even just general inflammation. One of the most common sources of musculoskeletal low back pain is an injured intervertebral disc (IVD). It used to be…
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Prevention of Migraines
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Prevention of Migraines Last week we went over new research showing the effectiveness of Chiropractic adjustments in treating cervicogenic headaches, one of the 3 most common types of chronic headache. This week we’re shifting our focus to migraines, one of the other most common chronic headaches. Migraines can be…