Around 3 percent of the nation’s total population is affected by scoliosis, or an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. Some are born with scoliosis, and others develop scoliosis as they age. Of those affected by scoliosis, approximately 90 percent do not have...
If you’ve ever had a problem with your jaw, it was probably due to an issue with your temporomandibular joint. Your TMJ is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are located in front of each ear. The TMJ is what lets you move your...
One of the most common reasons people go to the doctor is for back pain. From muscle aches to shooting pain, back pain ranges widely and can indicate a variety of problems. While the symptoms and recovery seem to look similar in every person, back pain affects men and...
Your body is created in a way that will allow it to be your own alarm for when you are in pain. This type of alarm is sent through the nervous system, an intricate system that both commands the body and lets your brain know when it is in pain, being touched, etc. For...
When we say that growing a life inside of you is hard work, we mean it. Not only do you have to sustain and support yourself, but you also have to do it for a tiny human, which can be both exhilarating and exhausting. One of the main complaints of almost every...
