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Q&A: Sciatic Nerve Pain; Telemedicine Appointments

Jan 22, 2021 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Pain

Q: I’ve had short-lived bouts of lower back pain that has been diagnosed as sciatica. Recently, the pain is worse and it extends down my leg. What should I do? A: A variety of problems can put the squeeze on your sciatic nerve. Some of the more common culprits include: … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Foods that trigger migraines; Athlete’s foot

Dec 21, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Pain

I’ve heard that certain foods and drinks can trigger migraines. If this is true, which foods are they? Yes, it’s true: Several foods have been identified as migraine triggers, with as many as 40 percent of people in migraine studies reporting that certain foods cause their migraines. The most common … Read More

Don’t Neglect Your Dental Health

Dec 21, 2020 · 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. Examples of diseases linked to systemic inflammation are heart disease, … Read More

Drug-Free Strategies to Ease Your Aching Head

Nov 19, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Pain

While you may have heard that older adults are less likely than their younger counterparts to suffer from headaches, the problem does continue past age 65. Usually they don’t signal anything serious—however, if they worsen you should tell your doctor. “It’s also important to alert your doctor about new-onset headaches, … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Glucosamine

Oct 26, 2020 · Bridget Cassady · Pain

If you are one of the 242 million people who suffers from osteoarthritis, you likely know about glucosamine. Commonly paired with chondroitin, many praise its ability to ease hip and knee pain while some experts disagree on its efficacy. EN examines the data on this popular dietary supplement. Overview. Glucosamine, … Read More

Newsbriefs: Fragmented Sleep & Heart Disease; Persistent Negative Thinking; Back Pain Solutions

Sep 21, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Pain

Fragmented Sleep: A Risk Factor for Heart Disease Sleep scientists from the University of California, Berkeley have found that fragmented sleep is associated with chronic circulating inflammation throughout the bloodstream, which, in turn, is linked to higher amounts of plaques in coronary arteries. These findings, published June 4, 2020, in … Read More

Is Sciatica Stopping You in Your Tracks?

Sep 21, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Pain

About one in four American seniors suffer from sciatica, and while symptoms are intermittent for many, some develop constant pain that disrupts their sleep and reduces their mobility and quality of life. Recent research also suggests that people with other medical conditions may be more likely to develop sciatica, although … Read More

Newsbriefs: Cannabis & Pain Relief; Genetic Changes in the Eye; Low Health Literacy Increases Hospitalizations

Aug 21, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Pain

UCLA Researcher Studies Cannabis Chemicals for Pain Relief Ziva Cooper, PhD, research director of the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative, has been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health to study whether cannabis chemicals called terpenes can reduce the amount of opioid medication a person … Read More

Yoga Reduces Migraine Frequency and Intensity

Aug 21, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Pain

A migraine is an intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head that can last up to three days and be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Given these symptoms, it’s not surprising that migraine headaches can affect every aspect of a person’s … Read More

Traditional Chinese Medicine Focuses on Balance and Energy

Jul 17, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

Most people are familiar with acupuncture, but there’s far more to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) than the needles. “TCM is an ancient medical system that looks at human physiology in a way that predates our current knowledge of human physiology and medicine,” explains Victoria Chan Harrison, MD, assistant professor of … Read More

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