SCIATICA

by y2madmin | Aug 29, 2020

SCIATICA SCIATICA TREATMENT IN HOUSTON As the body’s longest nerve, the sciatica nerve branches from the lower back and radiates through the hips, buttocks, and down the back of each leg. Those who have sciatica, which causes numbness and discomfort usually only in one leg, can suffer from substantial leg weakness and lower back pain. The pain may vary from a dull ache to a constant burning pain, which may feel like electric shocks. Sciatica is most common in those with herniated discs, bone spurs, or spinal...

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PHANTOM LIMB PAIN

by y2madmin | Aug 29, 2020

PHANTOM LIMB PAIN Phantom Limb Pain Once a limb is amputated, patients may continue to feel disabling pain signals at the site of the lost limb that may lead to chronic pain. Although it is called phantom limb pain and it most commonly affects those who have had amputated arms or legs, it can also affect women who have had a breast surgically removed. Symptoms may include cramping, burning, or aching in the residual limb. The exact mechanism causing phantom limb pain is poorly understood, but it appears to be...

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NECK & WHIPLASH INJURIES

by y2madmin | Aug 29, 2020

NECK & WHIPLASH INJURIES Neck & Whiplash Injuries Whiplash results from forceful, quick backward then forward movement of the head, and is commonly seen in rear-end car accidents. Some other causes include physical abuse or sports-related collisions in contact sports. Neck injuries resulting from whiplash can injure the vertebrae, the vertebral disks, and the soft tissues of the neck, including the ligaments, muscles, and nerves. While most people who suffer whiplash will feel better within a few weeks...

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MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

by y2madmin | Aug 29, 2020

MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME Myofascial Pain Syndrome Nearly everyone experiences muscle tension pain at some point, but the discomfort caused by myofascial pain syndrome can worsen over time. A type of chronic pain disorder, MPS involves pressure on sensitive points in the muscles, called trigger points, causes pain in muscles in seemingly unrelated parts of the body. MPS affects the fascia, or the connective tissue that covers your muscles. Single muscles or entire muscle groups may be affected. Do I have...

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