It has been estimated that over 20 million people in the United States experience some form of peripheral neuropathy (PN). This is a condition that develops as a result of damage to the peripheral nervous system, which greatly reduces the relaying of messages to and from the brain to other parts of the body. Those who have peripheral neuropathy report having burning, tingling and numbing sensations in their hands and feet.
Is My Knee Pain Joint or Muscle Pain Related?
Knee pain and knee injuries continue to hold their ground at the top of the list when it comes to reasons why people visit the doctor for muscle or bone pain. It is one of the most heavily used joints in our body, sustaining considerable pressure everyday. Athletes are especially prone to knee injuries with reports showing that nearly half of all participants in athletics throughout the country experience knee pain or injury each year.
OsteoArthritis Knee Injections Are Remarkably Accurate
One of the integral parts of our OsteoArthritis knee injections, along with the 8-week rehabilitation program, you will undergo 5 knee injections that will help lubricate the knee, and in conjunction with the rehabilitation, will allow your knee to regain its ability to be weight-bearing.
Magnets and Foot Problems
Is it truly possible that simply having a magnet next to your skin can relieve pain? For many years now, some doctors and practitioners have been using magnets to treat chronic pain in their patients, claiming very successful results. Now, recent research is backing up that claim.
The Flu: We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet
The flu has been taking over the news lately. Conventional wisdom might tell us that with the temperatures starting to rise again that the virus would be on its way out, but that’s not always the case. The CDC has stated that as of December 2014, all national key flu indicators are elevated, and about half of the country is experiencing high flu activity. The CDC is reporting one of the most common viruses this year is Influenza A (H3N2). There is considerable confusion around the virus right now, as some reports as suggesting that the flu shot does not work, while others are urging you to go get one. Furthermore, there have been murmurs of another flu epidemic. So who is the best person to listen to when it comes to advice on the virus?
The Difference between Hyaluronic Acid and Stem Cell Injections
Arrowhead Health Centers has been offering all natural hyaluronic acid injections for years now to those who are looking for relief from the pain caused by OsteoArthritis. This solution acts as a lubricant and shock absorber in the knee, providing cushion in the joint where cartilage has degenerated over time.
Sugar Overload: Bet You Didn’t Know You Were Eating This Much
Ever heard how putting sugar in a car’s gas tank can ruin the engine? If food is fuel for our bodies, does that mean eating sugary foods can be just as destructive? The simple answer is, “it all depends.”
What’s the Difference between Numbness and Tingling?
Most of us have experienced some type of numbness or tingling sensation on our skin at some point in our lives. They are both common sensations – for example, when you sleep wrong on your arm and it “falls asleep,” causing the feeling of pins and needles pricking at the skin. In most cases, numbness and tingling sensations are not serious or life threatening.
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