Pain in the hand or numbness in the fingers can often be caused by either an irritated nerve in the neck or carpel tunnel syndrome. Carpel tunnel syndrome is a condition often linked to people who are in occupations involving intricate work with their hands. The condition involves compression of...
Headache is Often a Pain in the Neck
Many people suffer from headaches. It is a condition that has been documented since antiquity. Our ancient ancestors sought all kinds of unusual cures, even going to the extreme of drilling holes in the skull in an attempt to relieve the pressure in the head. Until very recently, even modern...
Avoid Holiday Back Pain
Its summer vacation time and perhaps you’re thinking of going away for awhile. The old saying goes: “Vacations are fun, but traveling is a pain!” Actually, traveling can be an even bigger pain in the back. There is the mental stress of making plans, packing the essentials, etc. Then there’s...