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Weight and sleep interconnected and that fact is oftentimes overlooked. If you are having issues sleeping or wake up frequently at night, did you gain weight recently? If you have, you are not alone. Many studies have shown that weight gain does lead to poor sleep and can impact REM sleep, due to hormonal imbalances and sleep disorders, such as sleep ...
It has been reported to be effective in treating chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia and chronic back pain. Mucolytic Properties: The enzyme can help break down mucus in the respiratory tract, facilitating easier breathing and providing relief in conditions like chronic bronchitis and sinus infections. Health Benefits of ...
The Hargreaves test is one of the classic experiments used to detect thermal pain responses in rodents. The test is commonly used to quantify the thermal threshold to radiation or infrared thermal stimulation in the hind paw of mice and rats. In the Hargreaves test, a radiant or infrared heat source is usually placed underneath the rodent and aimed at the plantar surface of the rodent's hind ...
Even more surprising is that the number of Americans suffering from osteoporosis has increased by more than 6 times in 10 years, according to the findings released by researchers at Stanford University.Clinical Manifestations of OsteoporosisThe clinical manifestations of osteoporosis mainly include the following three categories of symptoms:(1) PainChronic low back ...
Common side effects that Verzenio may cause include diarrhea, neutropenia, nausea, abdominal pain, infection, fatigue, decreased red blood cell levels (anemia), loss of appetite, vomiting, headache. ...
Living with Chronic Pain Rich is a 20-year veteran consultant at a Big Four accounting firm, who spends long hours sitting at his desk on his computer. The past 2 years, his back pain has become unbearable. He tried epidurals, surgery, physical therapy, and opioids and was waking up every 3 hours to take a pill that barely helped. ...
Rising Medical Spend A large software technology firm saw an annual upward trend of medical spend for back and joint pain. Many of their tech employees spend most of their time working on computers—which can lead to chronic back and joint pain. As a technology innovator, the company redefined their healthcare benefits with ...
On examination, extensive hyperpigmented, reticulated patches were seen on her back. She had no recent history of sunburn, extensive sun exposure, or history of dermatological conditions. Additional history revealed the use of a heating pad for the preceding 3 months to help manage her chronic back pain. She often rested on the electric heating ...
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CASE PRESENTATION A 70-year-old female recently diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer presented with acute new onset of lower back pain. The patient was taking chemotherapy, participating in a drug therapy trial, and had received radiation therapy. ...
That was until she experienced searing back pain in 2009 and the subsequent collapse of her spine. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM) and told she might never walk again. ...
Kiran Patel and reviews key data from the Mobility Matters Landmark Survey as well as the Know Your Back Story health awareness campaign. Key points: Count yourself lucky if you’ve never groaned about your back. It is estimated that roughly a quarter of us- more than 72.3 million U.S. adults- are currently experiencing chronic low back ...
Clinical Study Report A practice based prospective study of 31 consecutive patients (21 men, 10 women – mean age 57 years) with low back pain with or without radiculopathy. Each patient completed the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (Ver.2) and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11) – pre and post ...
The advantages of this small, cost-effective and accessible workout are enormous: High intensity training, but with low impact If you have been hearing from your physician that you should restrain from cardio due to lower back pain, joint problems or tendon issues, you can be sure that the rowing machine comes in handy in this situation: due to its design, ...
The pelvic floor physical therapy system is a therapeutic method that uses physical therapy concepts to recondition the pelvic floor muscles in a systematic, effective, and safe manner. The treatment’s purpose is to increase the strength and function of the pelvic floor muscles, as well as to relieve discomfort, weakness, and inefficiency. A qualified physical therapist accesses the muscles ...
Lumbar spinal stenosis, or LSS, is a common condition in which the lower spinal canal narrows and compresses the nerves in the lower back. Lumbar spinal stenosis is generally caused by aging and natural wear and tear on the spine. With lumbar spinal stenosis, thickened ligament, overgrowth of bone, and/or bulging discs in the lower back put pressure on the spinal ...
Shawn Puri | Double Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Specialist | Relievus Pain Management This case study highlights a female patient, age 67, with debilitating back pain that prevented her from completing tasks of daily living and decreased her quality of life. Despite multiple interventions, including ...
With multiple complications throughout the body, women can go through common problems like lower back pain, the severity of injuries, weakness of the pelvic floor muscles and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to name a few. ...
If your doctor has talked to you about the Acessa® procedure, chances are you’ve been living with fibroids and the symptoms that come along with them—symptoms like extreme periods, stomach swelling and bloating, leg and back pain, stomach and pelvic pain, digestive issues, anemia, pain during sex, and frequent ...
Abstract Background Impaired neuromuscular control and degeneration of the multifidus muscle have been linked to the development of refractory chronic low back pain (CLBP). An implantable restorative-neurostimulator system can override the underlying multifidus inhibition by eliciting episodic, isolated contractions. ...
Abstract Background Nucleus replacement devices are designed to replace the native pain-generating lumbar nucleus while preserving the annulus fibrosus, endplates, and natural motion. ...