Spinal-fusion surgery is often considered a last resort for people who suffer from back or leg pain because the surgery often leads to a loss of movement. But a new surgical implant known as a TFAS device may allow doctors to stabilize patients' spines without sacrificing function. Initial clinical studies on the TFAS device have been promising, but doctors don't yet know how it will hold up under long-term use.
Read moreRestless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition. I see it quite frequently in many of my chronic pain... Read more »
Life can be a pain in the groin. You hear about groin pain all the time if you watch enough football, baseball and basketball. But, you do... Read more »
In 45 BC Marcus Tullius Cicero wrote a text he entitled "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil). A line from that... Read more »
I have often in these virtual pages emphasized the importance of sleep in reducing the severity of chronic pain. Sleep has been shown in... Read more »
Summertime is winding down, which means that it is time for the children to go back to school. Hooray! As the parents rejoice and the... Read more »
Traveling is supposed to be a pleasurable activity. We all dream of relaxing on warm sandy beaches, curling up by a cozy fire in a mountain-top... Read more »
Veteran Derek McGinnis suffered severe injuries while serving in Iraq, including a traumatic brain injury and the loss of his left leg. Now McGinnis... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint.For more specific information, see: Foot painKnee painJoint painHip painMuscle painShin splintsAlternative... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Chronic pain is a fact of life for many people. Studies show that fear of pain and avoidance of activity can cause further disability. In this study,... Read more »