Pain

When to Be Concerned About Headache

Apr 18, 2016 · · Pain
For most of us, an occasional headache is nothing more than a minor inconvenience. But for some, headaches can strike repeatedly. At their most benign, these headaches are the result of lifestyle and behavioral factors, and addressing these factors can significantly improve quality of life. In other cases, a headache … Read More

Reduce Back Pain with Yoga

Apr 15, 2016 · · Pain
Back pain is among the most common reasons for doctor visits in the United States, accounting for approximately $86 billion in health care spending annually, according to research published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. Other studies have shown that at least part of that cost is attributable to unnecessary … Read More

Get Relief from Middle and Upper Back Pain

Apr 15, 2016 · · Pain
It’s a common problem: You sit too long hunched over a desk or a table, or you walk long distances with your shoulders rolled forward, and you feel pain in your upper back, around and under your shoulder blades. That rounded posture “stresses the muscles of the middle and upper … Read More

Prevent Medication Overload

Apr 13, 2016 · · Pain
About 76 percent of adults aged 60 and older take at least two medications, and 37 percent juggle more than 10 drugs for various ailments, often at different times of the day or under special circumstances. It is no surprise that over-medication, also known as polypharmacy, has become a common … Read More

The Finer Points of Acupuncture

Apr 12, 2016 · · Pain
For more than 2,000 years, acupuncture has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat all kinds of physical and mental ailments. As its popularity continues to grow in the West, seniors are finding that this simple therapy may be the best solution to long-term aches and pains. “Acupuncture often … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Swollen Ankles

Apr 12, 2016 · · Pain
Q. Lately, my ankles have been so swollen that it’s causing discomfort. What can I do to relieve the swelling? A. Swollen feet and ankles are fairly common among older adults. You can take steps to reduce the swelling, but you also should report the swelling to your doctor. Swelling … Read More

Stop Lower Back Pain in Its Tracks

Apr 11, 2016 · · Pain
Acute low back pain is one of the most common reasons older adults see a doctor. In fact, more than 80 percent of Americans will experience an episode of lower back pain at some time in their lives. Acute pain is sometimes intense, but often a short-lived discomfort, resulting from … Read More

Stronger Warnings Issued for Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers

Apr 7, 2016 · · Pain
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued stronger warnings about using over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil), based on findings that NSAIDs can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. How concerned should you be about these warnings? “You should definitely … Read More

Ease Your Pain Without Drugs

Apr 6, 2016 · · Pain
A recent large study suggests that more than 25 million Americans suffer from some degree of pain on a daily basis, and that nearly 40 million experience severe pain. When it comes to easing that pain, many of us reach for over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers. However, Mount Sinai geriatrician Patricia Bloom, … Read More

Finding Solutions to Sciatica

Apr 5, 2016 · · Pain
Chances are you’ve heard the term “sciatica” used broadly to describe low-back pain. In many cases, the term is a misnomer. Sciatica originates in the nerves and other structures of the lower back, but a number of other, non-spinal conditions can produce the buttock and leg pain that characterize sciatica. … Read More

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