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A Look at the Causes of Migraines and the Latest Migraine Treatments

Aug 17, 2017 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Pain

Many of the 40 million Americans who suffer from migraine headaches do not respond to treatment, and scientists are searching for more effective therapies and a better understanding of the causes of migraines. In recent years, several drug companies have been working on a promising new class of medications that block … Read More

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Aug 16, 2017 · UHN Staff · Pain

Chronic pain without the hope for relief is a reality for too many people. Sadly, the shocking truth is 46 percent of the people suffering from chronic pain never obtain adequate pain relief from conventional medicine therapies such as pharmaceutical pain pills or injection therapy.[1] So where do you turn? … Read More

Stress Headaches? Cluster Headaches? Migraines? Treatments Hinge on Which Headache Type You Have

Aug 7, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

Most people experience an occasional headache that is relieved by an over-the-counter pain medication. However, if you have tension or stress headaches, migraines, or other types of headaches that frequently affect your ability to function, don’t assume there’s no solution. Work with your physician or a specialist to identify which … Read More

Don’t Let Sciatica Pain Linger

Jun 2, 2017 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Pain

It may begin like a small niggling ache in your buttock. You think perhaps you bumped it and it’s just a little bruise. Then, a shooting pain extends down the back of your leg and into your toes, causing a pinpricking numbness. Sitting is painful. Walking is worse. You limp, … Read More

Avoid Tooth Pain and Related Health Complications: Protect Your Teeth and Gums

May 25, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

If you have sore or bleeding gums, frequent tooth pain, or other dental problems, there may be more at stake than the health of your mouth. “Research has shown that there is an association between oral inflammation and systemic inflammation," says Marsha Rubin, DDS, director of dentistry at Weill Cornell … Read More

Zika Virus Symptoms: What You Need to Know

May 16, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Pain

With Zika virus becoming more of a concern in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that certain people be tested. Groups considered to be at risk include people who have traveled to areas where Zika is on the rise; people who may be … Read More

Degenerative Disc Pain? Here’s How to Manage It

May 11, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Pain

Your spine is subjected to immense wear and tear over your lifetime. Fortunately, it comes with its own inbuilt shock absorption system—one that’s designed to counter the forces placed on it by the motion involved in day-to-day life, as well as physical exercise and (often improper) body mechanics. This shock … Read More

Thunderclap Headache: Consider It a Medical Emergency

Apr 5, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Pain

Some headaches come on gradually—the average tension headache, for example. Others—like ice pick headaches—are sudden and swift. A thunderclap headache can develop just as quickly as an ice pick headache, but—unlike ice pick headaches, which typically don't last longer than 10 seconds—a thunderclap headache can continue for as long as … Read More

Ice or Heat? For Back Pain, It Depends

Mar 22, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Pain

Using ice or heat for back pain is a simple, drug-free treatment approach that can be very effective. Which one suits you best will depend on your individual back pain and, specifically, whether your aches and pains are chronic or acute. Chronic pain may result from slow-developing conditions that cause … Read More

How to Avoid That Caffeine Headache

Mar 2, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Pain

If your usual morning routine includes downing a strong cup of coffee, then any departure from this habit could result in a caffeine headache. This is because caffeine isn’t just a stimulant—it also has what’s called a “vasoconstrictive” effect, which means that it narrows blood vessels, including those situated in … Read More

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