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The Wonder of Consciousness - Locked-In Syndrome

Sufferers of Locked-In Syndrome have complete consciousness and can think and reason but they can't speak of move.Essentially they're 'locked-in' and are only able to communicate via blinking eye movements.They share the wonder of consciousness that defines and underscores our hu

Neck and Shoulder Pain - What Can Cause This?

A type of pain that is almost debilitating is neck and shoulder pain. In fact, it can incapacitate someone from doing work, or simple activities of daily living. From so many myths on the causes of this pain, it is almost impossible to point out which one is (medically) true.

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Professionals - What You Can Expect From Them

Basic information about orthopaedic sports medicine and the roles and responsibilities of various persons practising orthopaedic sports medicine. Orthopedic branch of surgery treats and heals acute and traumatic injuries caused by overuse or disorders in the musculoskeletal system.

Is the Butrans Patch Right For You?

The Butrans patch is an opioid narcotic gaining popularity in the U.S. pain management community. Learn about this medication and the concerns that come with opioids.

Lower Left Back Pain - The Facts

Lower left back pain can be cause by a large majority of different ailments, a large number of which are resolved with traditional back exercises and stretching, or therapy. The most common cause of lower back pain, which may be due to lower left back pain, or lower right back pain is caused by musc

Scenar Pain Management

Can a small AA battery be used for Pain Management like pinched nerves or sciatica? The secret of the SCENAR device lies in its microprocessor that listens and responds to minute electrical changes in the body, and how the SCENAR non-invasively tingles the skin with electrons that restore the cell m

What is a Chiropractic Wellness Center?

These days, it seems you can't read the paper or magazine without hearing the word 'wellness' or 'wellness center' in regards to anything health related. Actually, you can even find the term used in fields that aren't even health related. Personal care products, like so

Identifying Lower Back Pain Symptoms

Many people suffer from back troubles and most of them suffer from the same sort of lower back pain symptoms. The lumbosacral area is the main area to be affected, and it is from here that the main pain is going to emanate. It is unlikely that it is going to be kept to the one place, and you will fi

Are You Wasting Your Time by Strengthening Your Core For Back Pain Relief?

If you have back pain, you've probably heard that you need to "strengthen your core." What exactly IS the core? Most people naturally want to start exercising their core to get back pain relief. Did you know that the first step is to train your brain to train your core? You need to ta

Low Back Pain

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of low back pain including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

The Sciatica Story

Learning the cause of any type of pain is a critical step in the healing process. This is especially true for the tricky yet oh so painful sciatica. But what is Sciatica?

Options For Sciatica Treatment

A note of advice: One should never undergo any surgery or operation without having consulted a doctor first. Who knows, maybe there's a better alternative. Sciatica is the name given to any pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.