Pain Archives

That Literal Pain In Your Butt Might Be Your Sciatic Nerve

Oct 29, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

If you have pain that starts in your lower back and runs down through your buttock and your leg, you probably have what is commonly called “sciatica.” “The correct terminology for this condition is actually ‘radiculopathy,’ or radicular pain,” explains Jaspal Ricky Singh, MD, vice chair and associate professor in … Read More

Got Fibromyalgia Pain? Dietary Changes Might Help

Oct 9, 2021 · Robert Michelin · Mobility & Fitness

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is a chronic pain condition that causes aches and discomfort throughout the body. It also causes fatigue, sleep disruption, and damage to mood and memory. Research shows changing to a fibromyalgia diet may dramatically improve symptoms. Researchers suggest treatment for fibromyalgia should include a multidisciplinary approach combining … Read More

Ask the Doctor: October 2021

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Q. What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A. A symptom is experienced subjectively by a person and may not be easily identified by another person (stomach cramps and headaches, for example). A sign is observable by another person, such as a physician (for example, wincing is … Read More

News Briefs: October 2021

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Walking through Pain to Relieve PAD Symptoms About 8.5 million people in the United States have lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). People with PAD have blockages in the arteries of their legs, resulting in reduced or stopped blood flow (called ischemia). As a result, they have discomfort and difficulty … Read More

Manage Your Chronic Pain to Help Reduce Mood and Memory Problems

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

If you live most days with pain or discomfort from conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, or migraines, then you know just how much pain and other symptoms can affect nearly every area of your life. Your energy levels and sleep quality certainly take a hit, but so too do your … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Side effects of OTC pain relievers; New medications for migraine

Sep 21, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Mobility & Fitness

What are the most common side effects associated with OTC pain relievers? The most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and salicylic acid (aspirin), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Taking NSAIDs is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) … Read More

Spinal Stenosis a Common Cause of Lower Back Pain in Older Adults

Sep 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

About half of Americans age 60 and older have spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal often caused by osteoarthritis. The condition is a common cause of lower back pain, and if conservative approaches don’t relieve their discomfort, many people undergo surgery to relieve it. “However, surgery is generally … Read More

Seek Medical Advice After a Head Injury

Sep 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

If you bump your head in a fall you may be tempted to brush it off, especially if you don’t suffer any obvious ill effects. But even a minor bump to the head can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The term sounds dramatic, and you may associate it … Read More

Vasculitis Can Affect Any Blood Vessel In Your Body

Aug 24, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

Vasculitis is an umbrella term for a group of several diseases that can produce a wide range of symptoms, depending on the area of the body that is affected. “Vasculitis simply means inflammation of blood vessels. Any blood vessel in the body, from large arteries to tiny capillaries, can be … Read More

What You Can Do About Inflammation

Aug 24, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Mobility & Fitness

Chronic inflammation is the basis of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, among many others. Chronic inflammation can cause damage to organs and blood vessels, and it’s believed to play a role in a number of serious medical conditions, including cancer and heart disease. Of course, if you’ve been diagnosed with an … Read More

Pain

Enter Your Login Credentials