What Doctors Don't Tell YouQ About a year ago, I was given a spinal injection for a suspected hernia which has left me with a very painful lower back. Have you come across other people with long-term lower-back pain
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a blanket term covering a range of conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and bursitis, all of which involve damage and inflammation to tendons, nerves, muscles and soft tissues.
Neck pain is a common problem, and one that tends to affect more women than men. But how are you going to treat it? The three most popular options are: your family doctor (a ‘wait-and-see’ approach with advice on ergonomics, possibly...
Reader's Corner
Reader's Corner
Wear a truss. Such a supportive garment will push an inguinal hernia back into its proper position. This is a viable option if the hernia is reducible, and should remain in place
Q I have been suffering from intense pain in my coccyx for several years. The pain started after a bad epidural and the subsequent therapeutic blood patch, but became infinitely worse after back surgery four years ago. I have sought help from...
* Try vitamin B12 shots. One study found that patients treated with 500 mcg of injected vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) three times a week for eight weeks made the quickest recovery compared with those taking steroids. Methylcobalamin alone also...
Although a deficiency of virtually any nutrient can cause depression, the most pronounced varieties are caused by deficiencies in vitamin C, biotin, vitamin B12, folic acid, niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6) and thiamine (B1) (L...
Contact team sports such as soccer and rugby, equine sports and skiing have the highest rate of injuries, closely followed by cricket, cycling and fencing. Then come racquet sports, athletics, gym ...
