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Four out of every five women who hunch over their computer systems are known to end up with chronic back pain at some stage of their lives. If you are one among those thousands of women who have to work with a computer for long hours, a few simple alterations can make a big difference to your pain. In fact many people irrespective of their gender spend their days in front of the television, computer, tablet or smart-phone screens. Your screen time can soar very high when you stay in front of your PC during the day, and many people do that. Such a habit or lifestyle can result in a severe imbalance in the manner humans use their bodies leading to acute discomfort and pain. Check out some of the fixes, which will prove highly effective for reducing your neck, joint and back pain at a workplace.
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Are you suffering from lower back pain, which is originating on your body's left side? In case, if it is so, this discussion may help you to find out the possible causes of such a pain.
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There is hardly any person who has not experienced pain in the nerves of their foot at some point or the other. Such nerve pain may occur due to an anatomical condition known as 'neuroma,' or even from wearing bad shoes -- ones that provide little to no lumbar support.
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Back to school season is a very busy time for parents, students and teachers alike. Health clinics across Phoenix are also busy because many parents now have to schedule a pre-school season doctor’s visit. Most schools in the Valley require a medical release or signed sports physical authorizing participation in sports and other extracurricular activities.
Don’t let an illness delay your child from participating in back to school activities. Start the school year with a bang using these seven tips to promote a healthy back-to-school season in Phoenix.
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If your back hurts too much, you feel so miserable that you are willing to try out anything to alleviate your condition. However, it is better to take certain preventive approached so that such pains can be nipped in the bud itself. Here are some easy but wonderful tips to nurse your hurting back.
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Your children have to go through a lot in their schools. However, back pain due to carrying a heavy backpack should never be a concern for them. As parents, you can help your kids to make some easy adjustments and tweaks so that they can wear their backpacks in a safe manner. There are also plenty of myths associated with backpack and back pain.
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Around 10 percent of the entire population in the world suffers from back pain. According to Arthritis Research United Kingdom, 4 out of every 5 people get affected by back pain at some point or the other in their lives. Thus, it is regarded as a top contributor of invalidity all over the world. However, what are those key triggers and what are the ways to avoid them?
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A chronic pain in your back can not only spoil your plans to join a gym, it can also make things difficult for you when you try to do your normal daily activities. And yet simply popping pain killers to get relief from your back pain can actually be more disastrous for your body in the long run. So, what should you do to alleviate your back pain? You may want to include a new type of workout in your daily routine to feel better as observed in a recent study published by the Annals of Internal Medicine. In fact, practicing yoga could be as effective as undergoing a physical therapy for treating your chronic back pain, as was observed by a team of researchers.
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Many people all over the world suffer from tremendous back pain and are unable to join a gym as such. For them, gyms have strictly become a no-go zone.
According to a new research, about two-fifth of the adults have to avoid exercise since they experience a great deal of discomfort and uneasiness on their back. In the recent years, back pain has been labeled as the biggest contributor of disability in the entire world. For several decades, millions of people took powerful pain killers to get relief from their chronic back pain. However, increasing evidence has shown that certain drugs are not effective for this kind of complaint. Moreover, they are highly addictive in nature. This shift in treatment methodology is being vetoed by quite a few physiotherapists along with revised guidelines on their usage.
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There are several reasons to visit our pediatric walk-in clinic. While Phoenix Family Medical Clinic does provide urgent care services, we also encourage parents to visit our clinics for regular checkups and exams. As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Here are a handful of non-emergency reasons you might want to bring your child into our pediatric walk-in clinics in Phoenix, besides the fact that several of our locations are open Saturdays and accept same-day appointments.
1. Well-Child Visits
Regular exams are important during a child’s developing years. By getting routine checkups, your doctor will be able to find and prevent problems. During these types of exams, the doctor will record height and weight while administering hearing, vision and other tests. Not only do these visits ensure that your child is growing and developing as they should but will also
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A couple of years ago, some reports declared that paracetamol, which was regarded as the most commonly used remedy to alleviate back pain, was ineffective. The British Medical Journal published a review some years ago after doing an analysis of thirteen clinical trials. The review concluded that paracetamol made a negligible or almost no difference as far as curing the back pain was concerned. Moreover, what came as a greater shock was people who took the drug were 4 times more vulnerable to an abnormal condition of the liver.
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There are many experts who claim that leisure time activity or exercise can protect your body from developing chronic pain in the lower back. The physical activity should be done regularly and can include exercises like walking or intense physical activities so that the threats related to your lower back pain can be reduced up to 16 percentage, according to the findings of a recent study. Previously, it was not quite clear if indulging in physical activity can prevent lower back pain or whether people who do not suffer from back pain were active or not.
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Chronic fatigue syndrome is best treated at home. You can take a number of steps to control and also relieve the CFS symptoms. The first thing to do is to adjust your daily schedule so that you can take advantage of the times you have energy and consequently feel less tired. In case a pattern exists, try to plan the workday around that particular pattern.
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Pain from migraines equals pain caused by injuries. There is one difference: simple remedies and healthy habits can stop migraines before they can begin. Medication is a time tested method to treat migraines. Better lifestyle choices which promote an excellent health could reduce severity and frequency of migraines.
You should know how the manage the pain caused by a migraine. This can be achieved by adopting behavioral and lifestyle measures along with appropriate medication. This combination will be the best way to cope effectively with migraines.
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Diabetes is a growing concern across the U.S., and the walk-in clinics found in Phoenix, Suprise, and Laveen have several patients at-risk for this complicated disease. Contrary to popular perception, insulin is not the sole injectable medicine for diabetes. Your Phoenix-area doctor may prescribe you a number of other alternatives as well.
Albiglutide or Tanzeum
It is the artificial version of GLP-1 hormone. The latter is naturally released by the intestines when you consume food. It assists in blood sugar control. Tanzeum is normally prescribed to adults suffering from type 2 diabetes and those who had no beneficial results from other treatment. This artificial product may not be beneficial for pregnant women.
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Health and wellness is a priority for most Americans. We are encouraged to eat healthy foods, exercise daily, reduce stress in our lives, and see a physician for a physical to ensure we are maintaining a healthy balance between our physical and mental health.
According to a recent poll by the Kaiser Institute, 92% of Americans believe an annual physical is a good idea. If you abide by this standard, you might be getting wellness exams or annual physicals too frequently. Here are some statistics regarding adult health and the frequency to help you decide when your next physical should be:
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Many grown-ups have a tendency to succumb to back injuries that can lead to compression, slip disc, and rupture. However, such conditions are not so common in kids. But despite that, as children start growing up and their bodies start developing; there are chances of succumbing to spinal disc injuries that may lead to back pain.
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No matter whether you are suffering from a back problem or not, it makes sense to always take a preventive approach by taking regular care if your back. There is a widespread myth that you need to take rest for a long time and stay away from activities while suffering from back pain. However, in reality, it is a different thing altogether, many doctors will not recommend the patients take bed rest. When there are no symptoms to indicate a serious reason of the back problem, people are typically advised to be active as much as possible without straining their backs.
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Are you suffering from back pain causing you sleepless nights? Check out some of these natural remedies to reduce your back pain.
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Do you often experience tremendous pain in your wrist, elbow or hip? There are a lot of possibilities that you may be suffering from arthritis. But you need to understand that is not only a single condition. It is also possible to beat this condition with some conscious efforts on your part.
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