Information and opinions on Chronic Pain from Raven Star at ChronicPainConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554/24814/sacroiliitis Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:43:00 -0400 Raven Star Sacroiliitis: The sacroiliac joints (SI joints) connect the spine to the pelvis and lower skeleton. These joints provide minimal movement; approximately two to four millimeters with weight bearing activity, unlike that of the hip or knee. The SI joint's main function is to provide shock absorption for the spine through a gliding-type motion. Sacroiliitis (inflammation of the SI joint) is commonly caused by degenerative arthritis, traumatic... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554/24814/sacroiliitis http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554/24809/lumbar Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:26:00 -0400 Raven Star Lumbar Spondylosis: Spondylosis, also known as spinal osteoarthritis, can affect the lumbar, thoracic, and/or the cervical regions of the spine. The intervertebral discs and facet joints are affected with this degenerative disorder. The biochemical changes that occur as an individual ages affects tissue throughout the body and may have a detrimental effect on the structure of the discs. Spondylosis (spinal osteoarthritis) is a degenerative... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554/24809/lumbar http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554/21720/pain Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:27:00 -0400 Raven Star (MPS) is a is a painful musculoskeletal condition, a common cause of musculoskeletal pain. MPS is characterized by the development of Myofascial trigger points (TrPs) that are locally tender when active, and refer pain through specific patterns to other areas of the body. A trigger point or sensitive, painful area in the muscle or the junction of the muscle and fascia (hence, myofascial pain) develops due to any number of causes. Trigger points... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554/21720/pain http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554/21504/pain Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:27:00 -0400 Raven Star Myofascial syndrome is a pain disorder that affects the muscles and fascia throughout your body. Fascia is like a web that surrounds the bones, tissues, organs, and blood vessels throughout the body. Myofascial pain syndrome can attack and cause degeneration of certain areas of the fascia, resulting in chronic pain and a variety of other symptoms. Myofascial pain disorder is very common in fibromyalgia sufferers. It was once thought that... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/17554/21504/pain