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

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

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 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

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

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

Eye injury: what to do?

t your eyes with sunglasses but do not blindfold the injured eye. The severity of this type of eye injury is often downplayed, especially when the pain is not too severe and is relieved by simple eye drops. Yet, you should know that an infection is sure to develop if the foreign body remains in y ...

16
Mar
2023

Candlemas: origins and traditions

ark a turning point in winter: At Candlemas, winter dies or gains strength. At Candlemas the day grows by two hours. At Candlemas, the Cold makes pain. Dew at Candlemas, Winter at its last hour. ...

25
Jan
2007

Unusual: snake venom in medicines

o humans can also be very useful. In another area, the toxin from a marine cone, the Conus Magus, has led to the development of Prialt, a powerful painkiller administered in hospitals for pain that morphine drugs are not sufficient to relieve. A promising field of research Toxins are very int ...

21
Oct
2021

Sore throat: untangling the real from the fake

Millions de consommateurs has pointed out the dangers of cough syrups: they have undesirable side effects and can cause drowsiness, nausea and chest pain. What's more, a British study released in late 2018 confirmed that they are not much more effective than a placebo... Another good reason to d ...

08
Nov
2021

The Undoing: 5 good reasons to watch the new TF1 series

t the series and her character's descent into hell. Hidden under long coats and underneath her flamboyant hair, the actress chillingly conveys the pain of this woman whose life is shattered and who wanders the streets at night. For his part, Hugh Grant is an equally good choice to play t ...

03
Jan
2022

Decoration: 5 good resolutions to adopt at home

iture. In particular, have no qualms about investing in a good office chair. This is the most important element to avoid bad posture and chronic back pain! Preferably choose a desk with drawers and provide storage space, such as shelves and boxes, to prevent your files from piling up in your work ...

26
Jan
2022

Health: 5 tips to stimulate the vagus nerve

and the second brain that is the intestinal microbiota; it therefore has an influence on the emotional state, the inflammatory state of the body and pain. How to stimulate it? In stressful situations, the vagus nerve carries information from the parasympathetic system to calm the impulses creat ...

17
Feb
2022