Tension Type Headaches (TTH), or Tension Headaches, are the most common primary headache disorder. About 30 – 80% of adults in the US suffer from tension type headaches at some point. Women are twice as likely to suffer from a tension type headache than men. Tension headaches are caused by muscular contractions in the neck
How does stretching affect your muscles, and what are the benefits of stretching? Whether you exercise consistently or not, stretching is very important for your overall health. Regular stretching activities improve the mobility of your muscles, and make the execution of daily tasks much easier. Studies have shown that incorporating stretching activities in your everyday
Arthritis is a medical term that means joint inflammation. There are many types of arthritis, with varying causes, but the coming factor in all forms is that one or more joints can become swollen and tender resulting in joint pain and stiffness. These symptoms typically tend to worsen with age. The most common types of
Stretching involves extending your muscles, connective tissue, and tendon. The aim of most stretching exercises is to improve muscle flexibility and elasticity, as well as improving circulation and mobility/function. Stretching has many benefits, which can vary from person to person. In short, there’s something in it for everyone! Improved mobility can improve sport and work
Do you have pain in your joints that gets worse in the morning? Are you finding it more difficult to go about your daily routines without experiencing pains in your joints? These are the common signs of arthritis, and you are not alone. Arthritis is a common cause of chronic disability around the world. More
TMJ Syndrome (also known as TMD – Temporomandibular Dysfunction) is the condition in which pain and/or inflammation is present at the Temporomandibular Joint. This is the joint where your jaw meets your skull, and is one of the most frequently used joints in the body. It is in use when talking, yawning, biting and chewing.
Tension headaches are primary headache disorders that cause a dull, aching pain across the forehead as well as the sides and back of the head. They are one of the most common types of headaches reported in hospitals around the world. People dealing with tension headaches report a feeling of tightness around the affected area.
A woman’s body goes through numerous hormonal and physical changes during pregnancy. These changes put increased strain on the woman’s body, and could potentially lead to several problems including low back pain. Low back pain, according to research, affects 50 – 70% of expecting women. Back pain usually worsens as pregnancy progresses and increases the
Most of us have experienced pain – and will experience it again – throughout our lives. Whether it comes on gradually, from an injury or accident, or due to an illness or disease; we should learn to manage the pain effectively. While there are certainly circumstances in which opioid medications are appropriate, opioid use for
According to research, approximately 40% of women are suffering from sexual dysfunction which is a bit higher compared to their male counterparts which stand at 30%. Unfortunately, there are limited ways of dealing with this situation in women as compared to the other methods used in males with a similar issue. One such condition that
