Toothache
Most of us have been there: What starts as a dull ache or uncomfortable jolt when you sip your ice tea signals the onset of
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What is a Tooth Abscess?
Kaye Wellborn* will never forget her first — and last — abscessed tooth. The San Francisco Forty 49ers had just won the Superbowl, and a
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
When Hurricane Katrina unleashed its fury over southern Louisiana, it wiped out more than just buildings and homes. Survivors escaped harm only to find themselves
Lower back pain
Whether you spend your day moving furniture or sitting in an office chair, you’re probably no stranger to back pain. According to the Mayo Clinic,
Back Surgery
Back surgery is a booming business. About 500,000 Americans undergo surgery each year for low back problems alone. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research
Herniated Disk
Disks are your spine’s shock absorbers, flexible cushions that fit in between vertebrae. When you move your back, the disks absorb the pressure on your
Neck Pain
The neck and the lower back lie at opposite ends of the spinal column, but they have much in common. They both support heavy loads,
Back Pain in Children and Teens
Anyone who has spent time with children knows that some of them can bend themselves into positions that defy logic. A teenager may think nothing
Back Pain and Massage
Marina Alyea, a certified massage therapist in San Francisco, is familiar with the ravages of back pain. She has worked on people’s backs, she said,