Injuries, whether they are small or large, can cause inflammation. Inflammation includes swelling, redness, and heat and is a result of the body’s immune system reacting to the injury.  Commonly, injury treatment may be needed to assist the body and aid in recovery.  This content will help you understand the process of Inflammation, including the […]

Pain in the feet? It sounds like something that only happens to other people. But what if this pain is caused by Plantar Fasciitis? The symptoms, causes and treatments of Plantar Fasciitis are all discussed below! The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes in each […]

People use their hands for just about anything – cooking, eating, driving, holding things, working, etc. Hands make daily tasks and routines easier. Most people don’t realize the importance of their hands until they experience pain or a tingling sensation that prevents them from doing their usual routines. Wrist pain is usually the most common […]

Low back pain is one of the leading causes of absenteeism from work and a reason for doctor visits. About 80% of the adult population has reported experiencing back pain at least once in their lifetime. Low back pain has affected both men and women alike. Pain can be sudden as a result of the […]

The spine, also known as the backbone, runs from the base of the skull down to the pelvis. It has three sections that provide support to the body absorbing stress and pressure from body movement. What is the primary function of the spine? The primary function of the spine is to support the weight of […]

We should be focusing on the strength of the body to mount an immune response.  Infection is a complication of lowered resistance due to malnutrition.  All nutrients are interdependent and as such, for the body and the immune alliance to work properly, we need to enhance overall health of the body to find complete resistance […]

The Nervous System is responsible for the transmittal of information to and from the brain. The nerves allow humans to process sensations received in the periphery so we can react to the stimuli around us. Too much pressure on the nerves may cause nerve compression. It can happen in many parts of your body more […]

Chronic pain is pain persisting to weeks or months and is commonly associated with an underlying medical condition. Some common conditions that cause chronic pain are inflammation of the joints such as arthritis or injury, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fibromyalgia. Chronic pain can become quite problematic and disbaling for a person who has it.  […]