Throbbing head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and noise make migraines exhausting to those who suffer them. Yet migraines are a common condition affecting millions of people around the world.  Not much is known about what causes migraines, but many factors, such as stress, diet, and hormones can trigger

When you twist or roll your ankle, it can cause sudden and intense pain. This could be either a sprain, which is an injury to the ligaments that support the joint, or a break (or a fracture), which is an injury to the nearby bone.  Both often cause swelling, bruising,

A sudden sharp pain hit the back of your knee, followed by an intense throbbing ache, you may assume you just sprained or strained your knee.  Knee sprains and strains are two common injuries that occur when ligaments are stretched beyond their limits. These are the bands of tissues that

The terms strain and sprain are often used interchangeably but they are not the same thing. Strains are injuries to muscles and tendons whereas sprains are injuries to joints and ligaments. Neither term would be correct for describing damage to a nerve, however, both sprains and strains can be accompanied

Medial ankle sprains often occur when the foot is twisted inwards or dorsiflexed too far, stressing or tearing one or more of these ligaments. They can be caused by physical trauma, such as a fall, sudden movements during sports, or incorrectly landing a jump. Current evidence suggests that of all

Roughly 30,000 ankle injuries occur everyday in the U.S. making it one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries. Ankle sprains are common for a number of reasons. We often demand that our ankles traverse uneven terrain such as grass, gravel, and sand.  Wearing shoes that are more fashionable than functional

Wrist injuries, including fractures and sprains, are quite common and often occur in sports, falls, and accidents. The wrist is a complex joint that is involved in many activities of daily living and often endures repetitive stress and trauma. Wrist sprains, on the other hand, are more common in younger

The wrist is a complex yet delicate joint, consisting of 20 joints that are connected by tendons, ligaments and bones with varying degrees of stability and range of motion. Sprains to the wrists, ankles, and knees are some of the most common sports injuries, occurring in thousands of athletes each

Hot stones are added to a massage as an enhancement. The therapist holds a stone in their hand and applies it in gliding motions, inducing relaxation. It’s often used to soothe sore muscles and joints. This is a form of thermotherapy, the practice of using heat or cold in a

Migraine attacks are a common symptom of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) that a majority of people with this condition experience. Current evidence suggests that it’s primarily caused by connective tissue abnormalities, such as weak collagen fibers, that are influenced by genetic factors. This can cause blood vessels in the brain to

A pulsing sensation starts in your temples and radiates through the bridge of your nose, making you feel like there’s an invisible vice grip pressing down on you. Every sound is amplified, every light is intensified, and it feels like no amount of pain relief will make it go away. 

Most people with migraine attacks are careful to avoid their triggers. Common triggers can include stress, hunger, caffeine, hormones, bright lights, and evan chocolate. Recent research has also added low back pain to the list. Both conditions can start out as dull, throbbing pain and quickly progress to an intensity