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
Imagine waking up to a throbbing headache that doesn’t seem to go away. You try to eat your breakfast, but as you start to chew, a sharp pain shoots up your jaw. As the pain subsides, your jaw feels tight and overworked with an ominous clicking noise every time you
Central sensitization describes adaptations that occur in the brain and the spinal cord in response to repeated stimulation on your skin. The increased responsiveness comes in two main forms: hyperalgesia or allodynia. These changes are often part of the course of chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Chronic pain comes in many different types, including fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), joint pain, and headaches. By definition, chronic pain usually persists more than three months or many months and years. Oftentimes, it is more difficult to treat than acute pain because many factors influence the pain persistence
Cannabis has been a hot topic since its prohibition in 1937, but prior to that, humans had used cannabis as a medication since the end of the last Ice Age in Italy. Today we’re going to put politics and societal beliefs aside and discuss the known facts of the cannabidiol,
Kyphoscoliosis is an extreme form of spine deformity where there is an excessive rounding of the upper spine (kyphosis) and side-to-side curve in parts of the spine (scoliosis). This type of posture tends to have the back appear crooked or have the lower part of the spine curve inward toward
Should you be concerned about the effects of lactic acid build-up in your muscles? If lactic acid really does what some people say it does, then you probably don’t want that substance anywhere near your muscular system. It’s an acid. It burns, which you can feel directly, and it causes
Ket takeaways Lactate is not an end product or waste product) of metabolism. Lactate has now been shown to be able to directly enter the mitochondria—it does not first have to be converted to pyruvate. Lactate does not cause fatigue for many people. Lactate does not cause pain. Lactate is
Some massage therapists don’t like the oils, creams, and lotions that often stain sheets and clothes. Also, some clients and patients don’t like the oily feeling after they receive a massage that can also get on their clothes. And so, massage gels are great substitutes for oils and lotions, but
When it comes to massage, there are two primary forms for lubrication: Oil and lotion. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks. Oil is best for protecting the skin’s moisture barrier and providing a smooth glide—especially during a full body massage or for those with dry skin. However, it can