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In the past few decades, hundreds of thousands of people have died from opioid overdoses. Opioids, which are commonly prescribed to treat pain, can easily become addictive. While opioids may sometimes be necessary to treat pain, they can also be very risky because of their addictive nature. Fortunately, there may be an alternative to prescription …

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You’ve probably heard of the power of positive thinking. Starting with Norman Vincent Peale’s 1952 book, The Power of Positive Thinking: A Practical Guide to Mastering the Problems of Everyday Living, there have been many self-help books throughout the years that espouse positive thinking as a way to help us effectively deal with everyday problems. …

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When you think of balance, the first thing that comes to mind might be yoga. But balance is something that we utilize every day, many of us not even realizing it. We use balance for standing, walking, running, and even sitting. If you’ve ever watched a young child learn to stand and walk, you’ll know …

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Cycling has many health benefits and can help with a variety of issues from lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease to reducing the amount of fat in the blood. It can help you build muscle and lose weight. Cycling can even help with your mental well-being. Many who cycle, however, find that they experience knee …

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Headaches are a very common complaint. They range in severity and frequency, but up to 1 out of every 20 adults across the world may suffer from a headache either every day or almost every day. Of those headaches, the most common type is a tension headache. However, there are many other kinds of headaches …

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The American Physical Therapy Association recently highlighted a study published in the August 2014 Annals of Internal Medicine. This study, the first of its kind, finds that when it comes to shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), physical therapy and steroid injections work equally well, but physical therapy is the less costly option. Study Outline Researchers followed …

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Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the band of tissue running through the middle of your foot to connect the heel to the toes. It’s a very common orthopedic condition, with approximately one in ten people suffering from it. The plantar fascia acts as a …

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Millions of Americans suffer from TMJ disorders. That’s millions of people suffering from jaw pain due to a disorder in the jaw joint. TMJ disorders can also cause pain in other parts of the head, including the head, neck, and ear. The top question for many of these TMJ sufferers is, therefore: Can TMJ be …

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