Posted October 28, 2024
As the weather gets colder, we all must take steps of precaution to protect ourselves from the elements. Homeowners winterize their pipes; farmers prepare their fields for the frost. The same is true for those who plan on exercising outdoors in the winter, especially for those whose main mode of
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Posted October 25, 2024
TMJ is an abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint, which connects your skull to your jaw bones. The term TMJ is also often used to refer to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), which is a dysfunction within those joints. This dysfunction can cause pain, difficulty chewing, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and
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Posted October 23, 2024
TENS Machines: The Dos and Don’ts of Using TENS Units Advances in the medical field have provided us with a host of new technologies to help meet a wider variety of conditions than ever before. For instance, TENS units provide patients with an effective way to counteract pain without medication.
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Posted October 21, 2024
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 2 million people are injured in car accidents annually. These injuries can range from minor cases of whiplash to major cases of paralysis. However, some injuries are more subtle but no less painful. Muscle spasms are a primary example of this. Because
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Posted October 16, 2024
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hands and wrists. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the wrist and into the hand, becomes compressed or pinched. This can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the fingers and hand, and can make it difficult
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Posted October 14, 2024
TENS and EMS are very often confused but are actually very different from each other. In short, TENS targets the sensory nerves on a specific part of the body and prevents the pain signals being sent from reaching the brain and causing further discomfort. EMS targets muscle tissues and motor
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Posted October 11, 2024
Depression is one of the most common psychological disorders, which can often be crippling. There is often something one can do about this, but it is also a slow process and things like psychotherapy and medication does not always work for everyone. There are also side effects that one has
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Posted October 9, 2024
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine, causing pain and stiffness. Understanding the nature of AS pain, its severity, and how to manage it is crucial. Additionally, exploring how Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) units can assist in pain management is essential. What Does Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Posted October 7, 2024
What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is a chronic disorder caused by nerve fibers being compressed or aggravated. The severity of discomfort can range from dull soreness, numbness, or tingling to feelings of an electric shock, throbbing heat, or stabbing pains. Nearly 40% of people will experience Sciatica in their lifetime, and the strains will
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Posted October 3, 2024
Ultrasound works by sending sound waves through the body. Doctors can recommend ultrasound therapy to treat pain. It may work best alongside other treatments. Many people know ultrasound as an imaging tool that allows doctors to see inside the body. It can also be therapeutic, promoting tissue healing and treating
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