PAIN articles Tag

Back pain and weather: is there a link between the two?

A link long disputed by science The link between back pain and weather has been a subject of scientific debate for many years. Researchers looked at the issue in 2014, 2016 and 2017 without finding a proven causal link between the onset of cold weather and increased back pain. So scientists h ...

12
Dec
2022

Sport: what causes a side stitch?

What is a side stitch? Everyone has felt, at some point during exertion, that sharp and sudden pain known as a "side stitch". But what exactly is it? Scientists do not all agree on the cause of this painful twinge, which can occur on either the left or right side. Some suggest irritation of the pe ...

06
July
2023

The lumbar belt: when to use it?

to visit a pharmacy to try out several models. In fact, there are two different heights (21 and 26 cm) and several degrees of contention. The more pain you have in your lumbar region, the greater the degree of contention you need. But, in all cases, you have to find a compromise between effici ...

03
June
2022

Car, train or plane: how to avoid back pain when traveling?

Yet, in the long run, sitting in a confined space has several disadvantages for the traveler: - it causes postural fatigue - it can cause pain in the cervical vertebrae - it promotes stiffness and pain in the back due to increased pressure on the intervertebral discs - it incre ...

11
Aug
2022

Thermotherapy: in case of pain, should I use hot or cold?

Is thermotherapy effective? At first glance, using a hot water bottle or ice cubes for pain sounds like a grandmother's remedy. And yet, the effectiveness of thermal therapy has been proven by science. Putting hot or cold on a painful area does have a pain-relieving effect, although it should be ...

23
Feb
2023

Hand pain: what to do?

1- Carpal tunnel syndrome Possible first origin of hand pain, carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by nocturnal tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers. This pathology, common in women over 50, is linked to compression of the median nerve that passes at the base of the wrist. It is the ...

30
May
2023

Jaw pain: how to relieve it?

lem such as a cavity, an infiltrated dental bandage, a wisdom tooth or a cyst. What are the symptoms? A jaw lock results in muscular and/or joint pain. Most commonly, the patient suffers from joint stiffness and difficulty chewing, as well as pain in the jaw that may extend to the neck, ears, ...

05
July
2022

Eye diseases: what symptoms should alert you?

laser. After that, actual surgery is needed to repair the retina. Even worse, when the detachment is total, it results in permanent vision loss. Pain in one eye Pain that occurs in only one eye is another symptom that should alert you because it can be a sign of several eye diseases: acute glau ...

27
Feb
2023

Osteoarthritis: beware of preconceived ideas!

arthritis of the spine affects between 70 and 75% of people aged 65 to 75. But in this location, the disease is usually silent and does not cause any pain. 3- Pain is proportional to the observed injuries. Contrary to what is often imagined, the pain caused by osteoarthritis is not proportional to t ...

17
May
2023

Osteoarthritis of the hands: what to do?

Relieve pain with heat or cold When you have arthritis in your hands, fingers and/or wrists, you sometimes wonder what the best trick is to relieve stiffness and pain. If you're unsure whether to apply heat or cold to your aching hands, know that both have beneficial effects. Applying heat, usin ...

01
Sep
2022

Hypnosis : 8 completely false ideas

ical disorders and should never be used as an alternative to medication. It simply complements other treatments to help patients with stress, chronic pain, sleep disorders or phobias. 6- This method is not really scientific One of the common misconceptions about hypnosis is that it has no scient ...

29
Nov
2022

Stretching: everything you need to know about the psoas in 5 questions.

t the groin. Due to its location near the body's center of gravity, it plays an important role in maintaining balance when we walk. "Why is my psoas painful?" It is not uncommon for the psoas to be painful because this muscle is heavily used in daily life for walking, lifting knees, running or even ...

09
June
2023

Sport: Pilates method in 4 questions

ehabilitation purposes. This practice is particularly effective in correcting postural problems. As it tones the abdominal muscles, it relieves back pain, especially lower back pain. It also helps to release muscle tension and therefore reduce stress. This method, beneficial at any age, is particu ...

08
Feb
2007

Career transition: 5 signs that it's time to change jobs

ge group for a family business or a human-sized start-up. 4- You feel bad at the office Workplace unhappiness often results in physical symptoms, pain and repeated sick days. So if you leave work with a gut feeling, have heart palpitations in the elevator, or have trouble falling asleep on Su ...

25
Aug
2022

Sporty Bobos: 5 Medicinal Plants for Athletes

tributes to good healing and ensures tendon flexibility. Thanks to its mineral content, it also has a preventive action on cramps and other muscular pains. To benefit from its advantages, athletes can take horse-tail in the form of standardized plant extract (EPS), mother tincture, or capsules. As ...

17
Apr
2023

Swimming: Different swimming techniques and their benefits.

from the legs, making it an endurance sport beneficial to the cardiovascular system. Caution: This stroke is not recommended for individuals with lower back pain or joint problems in the hips and knees. Swimming backstroke The backstroke not only strengthens the back and loosens the shoulders, but ...

05
June
2012

Three ways to laugh more

ep body impulse, so don't give up. Endorphin is the brain's natural opioid. The word endorphin means "endogenous morphine". Endorphin evolved to mask pain, not to make you feel good. When a gazelle is bitten by a predator, endorphin allows it to run for its life. It's not funny! The point is that la ...

10
Mar
2020

Thermalism: 5 things to know about post-Covid spa treatments

e may be one of the most appropriate responses to manage their symptoms. Indeed, spa treatments are indicated to treat persistent fatigue, diffuse pain, and anxiety. They also contribute to recovery in cases of weight loss and loss of muscle strength. Thermal water treatments are known to stre ...

27
Jan
2022

The Zen Body: a gentle gym accessible to all

, it is even possible to perform them with a support or on a chair. In addition, you should never force yourself and stop the exercise immediately if pain occurs. A host of benefits Just like the various disciplines from which it is inspired, Body Zen gymnastics has many benefits. Thanks to sequ ...

18
Aug
2022

Baguette: 5 questions to know everything about the baguette

1- What is the origin of the baguette? Several legends circulate about the origin of the baguette de pain. According to one of them, this typically French bread was invented in the early 19th century by Napoleon's bakers so that soldiers would have a loaf of bread that was easier to carry than a lo ...

05
Dec
2022