25 Jan 2016
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Nervous System Triggers Pain Sensation

Chronic Pain Conditions, Nerve Pain, , ,
Pain is a sensation that is triggered in the nervous system. It can be sharp or dull and last for short or long periods. Pain may be localized to a specific area of the body such as the abdomen, chest or back or it can be felt all over the body, such as when a person experiences all over muscle ache as a result of flu. Pain serves as a warning that something is wrong and can help in diagnosing a problem. Without pain, a person would be unaware that they had hurt themselves or that they have a medical…
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04 Jan 2016
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Degenerative Disc Disease: What is it & how is it treated?

Chronic Pain Conditions, Nerve Pain, Therapies & Treatments, , ,
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative Disc Disease (or DDD) is caused by degeneration of the discs in the spinal column. Age can cause this, but most of the time it is cause by some sort of trauma to the spine. People with bulging or herniated disc almost always have this disease, as well as people with Scoliosis. Symptoms range from person to person as well as the particular location of the spinal injury. People with lower back injuries can experience numbness and tingling in the legs and buttocks. The symptoms can also get as severe as temporary paralysis in…
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