Wellness Management (also called Pain Medicine) is a branch of medicine employing a comprehensive approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with long standing pain.
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sciatic pain or sciatica What is sciatic pain or sciatica? Sciatic pain or sciatica is the pain that occurs because a nerve coming from the spinal cord is pressed on (trapped) by a prolapsed disc, or is irritated by the inflammation caused by the prolapsed disc. Although the problem is in the back, you feel pain […]
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General body pain or muscle aches are also known as muscle pain, myalgia, or simply pain in the muscles. Muscle aches are extremely common. Almost everybody has likely experienced discomfort in his or her muscles at some point. Because almost every part of the body has muscle tissue, this type of pain can be felt […]
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What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a physical disability that affects movement and posture. CP refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move. It is a permanent life-long condition, but generally does not worsen over time. It is due to damage to the developing brain either during pregnancy or […]
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What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition marked by decreased bone density, which results in lower bone strength and higher fragility. In this condition, bones become abnormally porous and compressible, like a sponge. Osteoporosis greatly weakens the bones and results in frequent fractures. These fractures typically occur in the hip, wrist or spine. What is Osteopenia? […]
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Fibromyalgia Pain Do you suffer from, • Widespread pain in most of your body for months together without a pain free period • Morning stiffness/don’t feel like leaving the bed • Abnormal tingling and numbness in arms and legs • Generalised fatigue • Lack of freshness after overnight sleep • Depressed mood/irritability • Have you […]
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Sports injuries refers to a broad category of injuries in various parts of the body, which can be caused due to strenuous activities, such as sports. There are certain parts of the body that are more prone to damage from sports injuries. Below are the top 8 most common types of sports injuries. The top three […]
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Causes of Cancer Pain Most cancer pain is caused by the tumour pressing on bones, nerves or other organs in your body. Sometimes pain is related to your cancer treatment. For example, some chemotherapy drugs can cause numbness and tingling in your hands and feet or a burning sensation at the place where they are […]
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What is migraine? Migraine is a condition that causes attacks (episodes) of headaches. Other symptoms such as feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) are also common Between migraine attacks, the symptoms go completely. Who gets migraine? Migraine is common. About 1 in 4 women and about 1 in 12 men develop migraine at some […]
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Heel Pain Causes of Heel Pain Conditions that cause heel pain generally fall into two main categories: pain beneath the heel and pain behind the heel. Pain Beneath the Heel If it hurts under your heel, you may have one or more conditions that inflame the tissues on the bottom of your foot: Plantar fasciitis: […]
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