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Pain Overview
Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with damage to body tissues, including organs, bones, and muscles.
Pain is the most common reason individuals seek medical care. Pain is often classified as acute (immediate, short-term) or chronic (long-term).
Approximately 30-40 million Americans annually do not experience symptom relief with use of over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®), aspirin, and ibuprofen (Advil®). According to the American Medical Association (AMA), 13-15 million Americans suffer from chronic, intractable (not easily managed), and severe pain, most of which is inadequately treated.
The annual cost of chronic pain in the United States, including .... Read more
46 million US citizens every year are informed by doctors that they have some form of illness affecting their joints. Whether you know it by the name joint pain or Arthralgia, an aching joint can be extremely bothersome.
Pain can either be acute (immediate and short-term) or chronic (long-term, lasting more then three months). Various pains are treated differently, based on severity and type. Pain can also be divided into categories that help explain its origin in the body and its effects on the body. The types of pain include nerve or neuropathic, nociceptive, or psychogenic.
Fibromyalgia is a frustrating chronic condition which is often misdiagnosed. Although it is not progressive or a life threatening condition, it wears you out mentally, emotionally, and physically. The article points out the symptoms, diagnosis, and the remedy in an interesting way.
According to a research study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology, acupuncture could improve chronic pain and shoulder mobility in cancer patients. In addition, acupuncture could significantly reduce extreme dryness in mouth in these patients.
Chronic pain effects millions of Americans every year. Here you can read about how acupuncture is used in the treatment of various types of chronic pain. An acupuncturist and student of martial arts, Steve Pang publishes the blog Gotham Acupuncture.
Many complementary, alternative, and integrative treatments exist for the treatment of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). From vitamin B6, to warm compresses and homeopathic treatments, sufferers can find relief without the side effects of pain killers and muscle relaxants.
I was having terrible shoulder pain and the doctor was going to start cortisone shots. I immediately tried a castor oil pack overnight and it worked immediately.
March 17, 2008
by:SHANNON
I was feeling really stressed out and I heard that Navratna oil might help. The results were good. I massaging the oil on my scalp and across my head. It also relieved shoulder aches and headaches. You can find Navartna oil just about any Ayurvedic store.
March 19, 2008
by:OLIVER
I had terrible leg pains from varicose veins. I began oil pulling and it worked wonderfully.
March 20, 2008
by:LUKE
Oil pulling relieved my neck and upper back pain. The pain in my legs and joints significantly lessened as well.
March 21, 2008
by:HOMER
I had terrible joint and muscle pain for several years. After eliminating the artificial sweetener, aspartame, from my diet, my pain became 70% better.
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