What is Bell’s Palsy? Bell’s Palsy is a facial paralysis that commonly affects one side of the face. In some very rare cases both sides of the face can be paralyzed or even weakened. The exact causes of Bell’s Palsy remains a mystery. Viral infections (like cold...
What does pain from cancer feel like? Cancer treatment (surgery and radiation) can cause pain but cancer itself can also cause pain. When cancer compresses the spinal cord or if cancer spreads to the bones both of these situations can cause pain. A growing tumor on...
How long does post surgical pain last? Pain levels can continue for weeks to months after surgery. Depending on the type of surgery, the intensity of pain levels at 48 hours after your surgery can be a predictor of when you can return to normal activity. A recent...
Chronic illness is on the rise in America. According to the National Health Council, about 133 million people have a chronic health condition lasting longer than 3 months. That is 133 million Americans that miss out on fun, family, and life because of their chronic...
Does Acupuncture Help Low Back Pain? If you suffer from low back pain, you are sadly in the majority. In fact, over 80% of all Americans complain about low back pain either short term or chronically. Low back pain impacts both men and women equally, with most surveyed...
Acupuncture For Neck Pain: Does it Help? Dealing with a pain in the neck? It is one of the most common complaints – sleeping wrong, sitting in front of a computer all day, straining your neck due to an awkward position. Acute neck pain usually resolves on its own and...
