For some reason, there seems to be a general shared opinion that the first thing you should do when you feel pain is to just ignore it. Many people grew up being told to “just walk it off” after an injury or to “wait and see” when it comes to feeling pain anywhere in our bodies. As a child, this advice may have prevented unneeded trips to the doctor, but as an adult, it is no longer advisable to ignore pain. In fact, there are some pains that should be addressed just as soon as possible.
Will Wearing a Different Pair of Shoes Help the Tingling in my Feet?
Dealing with the relentless tingling in the feet is one of the most overwhelming and frustrating symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Because the tingling can start at any minute, it begins to take control of your activities and your schedule. You might be in the middle of a shopping trip or simply taking a walk around the block when the tingling sensation sets in. In some cases, the tingling gets so bad that you just have to stop and get off your feet as soon as possible.
Avoid Nighttime Muscle Cramps
Many people have experienced the extreme and sudden pain that comes with a nighttime muscle cramps. These cramps come without warning and can last from just a few seconds to several minutes. They are sometimes referred to as a “charley horse” and can be quite painful, usually waking a person from sound sleep.
Ask the Expert: Your Skin Cancer Questions Answered
With year round sunshine and sweltering hot summer temperatures, it should be no surprise that Arizona has the highest skin cancer rates in the nation.With skin cancer being the most common form of cancer, early detection and treatment are essential to preventing and curing deadly skin cancers.
Why You Should be Eating Chocolate this Valentine’s Day
There is a flood of new information that has come out in the last several years about the health advantages of eating chocolate. It seems that the chemicals in cacao, such as flavonoids and theobromine are actually really good for us and can play an active role in reducing swelling and resisting cell damage. This is good news for those of us who love chocolate. It just might lessen the guilt we feel as we crack open our box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day.
Dispelling Myths About Knee Pain Treatment
When it comes to knee pain treatment, there are many unfortunate myths that exist. Luckily, Arrowhead Health Centers is committed to providing patients with the most accurate information possible. To help spread awareness about OsteoArthritis and the treatment of it, we’ve rounded up some of the the most common myths about OA & knee pain treatment. Read on to discover what’s true and what’s false when it comes to the potentially confusing world of OsteoArthritis knee pain treatment.
Is the R.I.C.E. Method a Good One?
Back in 1978, a doctor by the name of Gabe Mirkin wrote The Sports Medicine Book to help with the prevention and treatment of physical injuries and physiological problems. In the book, Dr. Mirkin introduced the R.I.C.E. method for treating injuries sustained from sports or other physical activity. R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
Thanksgiving Foods to Help Fight Off Your Joint Pain
Ever wonder what it would be like if we went around the table on Thanksgiving and said one thing we’re not thankful for? For those of you who suffer from joint pain, we’re pretty sure what might be at the top of your list.
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