Ultrasound-Guided Hip Injections: A Comparative Study With Fluoroscopy-Guided Injections Purpose The purpose was to assess ultrasound-guided injections through patient satisfaction in a comparative internally controlled study of fluoroscopic versus ultrasound technique and to quantitate the reliability of the ultrasound method. In addition, the reliability of the ultrasound method was quantitated. Methods...
What is your response to pain? When you have a headache, you probably reach for the ibuprofen. When you’re having heartburn, you reach for the antacids. These pains are usually temporary and go away quite easily. But, what happens when you have real, agonizing pain? If you fall off a...
Pain can be debilitating. Much more than a simple headache or backache, traumatic acute pain or long-lasting chronic pain effects your entire life. In the worst cases, it can leave you stuck in bed and unable to go about your daily routine. Pain can come from arthritis, pulled muscles, a...
The human body is prone to injury due to a network of fragile connective tissues. Through exercise, lifting, pulling and pushing, we are bound to endure an injury of some form. Prolotherapy is an alternative method to stimulate the repair of connective tissue. The Mayo Clinic stated that when chronic...
Bumps and bruises, sprains and strains—any type of sports injury is likely to require some healing time. But, contrary to popular belief, the majority of sports injuries do not require surgery. As opposed to an invasive surgery, there are natural methods and supplements that heal your body in a much...
If you are going through menopause (or if you are just starting pre-menopause and have already been experiencing symptoms) then you’re most likely looking for a solution that really works. After all, you can only deal with hot flashes and night sweats so long before you snap. Effects of these...
The human body mass is comprised of more than 60% muscle mass. Considering the muscle is responsible for all movement, it is understandable that our muscles are subjected to fatigue, overuse and injury. The muscle contracts as we move, which is considered a voluntary action. When the muscle contracts involuntarily,...