Lupus can affect just about any part of the body. It is an inflammatory disease that causes the immune system to attack its own tissues. Many times, those suffering with the disease don’t have any visible symptoms. However, the things that may be going on inside the body can be debilitating. According to the American …
Eighty percent of people will likely have experienced back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor and miss work, and a prominent cause of disability. Although back pain is more prevalent in those middle aged and beyond, it can really present itself to …
Clinical trials are one of the most important steps to insure a new medical treatment will become available to the general public. Research allows the medical community to learn more about treating, preventing and detecting medical conditions. Volunteers are needed to test the efficacy and safety of newly developed treatments. Treatments can include new drugs, …
It’s easy to get confused when it comes to talking about osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Although the two are completely different conditions, the simple fact that they both begin with “osteo” can lead us to believe that they are similar in nature. So, what factors help to distinguish between the two? First off, the prefix “osteo” …
Back pain has become extremely common in today’s society, affecting nearly one in ten people globally. When you suffer from back pain, it can be challenging to get a good night’s sleep. Most people with back pain see their slumber as an aggravating time spent enduring discomfort until they somehow fall asleep. Back pain can …
As we age, our bodies begin to undergo many different changes, and we may no longer be able to keep up at the same pace as we once did. We may notice more difficulty with seemingly simple activities like opening a box, grasping or lifting objects, even walking. Millions of people can attribute these changes …
Eighty percent of people will likely have experienced back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor and miss work, and a prominent cause of disability. Although back pain is more prevalent in those middle aged and beyond, it can really present itself to …
If you’re one of the many out there suffering with osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, your shoe choice can make a big difference in the way you feel. According to experts, nearly 9 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong shoe size. This can not only lead to osteoarthritis pain – but for those who already …
When most of us hear the word “arthritis,” we likely get a picture in our head of what it means. Marked by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million adults per year. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of joint cartilage between bones. …
As we age, our bodies begin to undergo many different changes, and we may no longer be able to keep up at the same pace as we once did. We may notice more difficulty with seemingly simple activities like opening a box, grasping or lifting objects, even walking. Millions of people can attribute these changes …
