Understanding Trigger Points: Causes, Treatments, and Management
Learn about trigger points, hyperirritable nodules in muscle bands that can cause pain. Experts like Shana Margolis and Kiran Rajneesh discuss causes and treatments for trigger points, which are linked to conditions like myofascial pain syndrome, tension-type headaches, migraines, chronic neck pain, and low back pain. While there are no definitive diagnostic tests, therapies such as manual manipulation, physical therapy, dry needling, massage, and lifestyle modifications can help manage trigger points and alleviate pain.
Mother of Three Battling Liver and Colon Cancer Seeks Living Donor
Jamie Ball’s journey with liver and colon cancer began with unbearable pain, leading to a shocking stage 4 diagnosis. Despite facing significant challenges and undergoing chemotherapy, she sought a living donor for a potential liver transplant, turning to social media for support.
Understanding Ketamine and How It Works
Learn what ketamine is and how it works in the brain. Discover how ketamine therapy can help with depression and anxiety. Get insights from experts on the use of ketamine and its effects.
Revolutionary Hydrogel-Based Treatment for Ventricular Arrhythmia
A recent breakthrough study led by Dr. Mehdi Razavi at The Texas Heart Institute (THI), in collaboration with a biomedical engineering team of The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) Cockrell School of Engineering led by Dr. Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez,…