Articles: Pain Problems
Cluster Headache
Cluster headaches are rare headaches that occur in patterns called clusters. These headaches occur once or more daily, often at the same times each day, for a period of several weeks, followed by a headache-free period lasting weeks, months, or even years. … Read more
Back Pain
Back pain is one of humanity’s most frequent complaints and does not usually reflect any underlying disease. However, anyone with back pain should first consult a Physician, as back pain can sometimes indicate significant and serious conditions which might not otherwise be diagnosed. … Read more
Back Pain during Pregnancy
Because of its location in the pelvis the Iliopsoas muscle often gets compressed by the baby during the third trimester of pregnancy, causing really nasty backache for the expectant mother.
I have treated a number of pregnant women for back pain, caused by this muscle, always with excellent results. … Read more
Migraine Headache
Migraine is a form of headache. It is a neurologic disease of vascular origin characterized by attacks of sharp pain involving (usually) one half of the skull and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and occasionally visual (or rarely other) disturbances known as aura. … Read more
Headache
A headache is a condition of mild to severe pain in the head; sometimes upper back or neck pain may also be interpreted as a headache.
Headaches have a wide variety of causes, ranging from eyestrain to inflammation of the sinus cavities to life-threatening conditions such as encephalitis. … Read more
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Cyclic vomiting syndrome may sometimes be caused by the ‘belch button’ – a little-known or undertood trigger point:
It all started when Janet (not her real name), had to undergo surgery to have fibroids removed. … Read more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a a disorder where the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, this causes tingling and weakness at parts of the hand. It is commonly caused by strain placed on the hand, for instance gripping and typing, which are usually performed repetitively in a person’s occupation. … Read more
Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease is a complex problem, the cause of which is still uncertain. After reviewing many sources of reference and descriptions for this complaint, I have come to the conclusion that not all people diagnosed as having Meniere’s disease actually have the same set of symptoms. … Read more