A few interesting facts about back pain: 1. One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. 2. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the
Common types of foot pain
What is Plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. This tissue is called the plantar fascia. It connects the heel bone to the toes and creates the arch of the foot. Causes, incidence, and risk
What is disk herniation?
Herniated Disk: Basic Information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk in the spine is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on
What Is Tendinitis (Tendonitis)?
What Is Tendinitis (Tendonitis)? What Causes Tendinitis? by Medical News Today Tendinitis, also known as tendonitis, is the inflammation of a tendon. Tendinitis is a type of tendinopathy – a disease of the tendon. Tendinosis is similar to tendinitis, but
What is whiplash?
What Is Whiplash? By Medical News Today Whiplash, or WAD (whiplash-associated disorders) refers to a series of neck injuries caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck – hyperextension (over-extension) injury to the neck. In many cases
What is migraine?
What Is Migraine? A migraine is a severe, painful headache that is often preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs such as flashes of light, blind spots, tingling in the arms and legs, nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light