Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. It’s estimated that 80% of the world’s population will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Although most episodes of back pain last less than 2 weeks, research shows recurrence rates can be as high as 50% in the [...]

Chronic pain is a term given to a variety of conditions that cause frequent, continuous pain lasting several months or longer, including arthritis, headaches, fibromyalgia, back/neck/shoulder pain, face/jaw/tooth pain, and knee pain. While most chronic pain sufferers have traditionally taken prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications to ease their suffering ( all of which have moderate [...]

As we age, balance becomes more of a challenge and falls become a serious threat to our aging, fragile bodies. Falls are a leading cause of mortality among older adults ages 65 and older. With population models predicting steep increases in the 65 and older population, the need to address these falls and the strain [...]

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Natural Medicine: Acupuncture for headache relief
Many headache sufferers are compelled to take pain-relieving
drugs that may only temporarily relieve the pain and can cause
undesirable side effects. However, acupuncture offers hope for
many headache sufferers.
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