Muscle leg pain

Why is it called a hidden source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain?

There is a source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain that can be difficult to pinpoint, because the pain is felt in a location that is not the source of the problem, and if not treated properly is oftentimes difficult to resolve. That is why it has been deemed as a “Hidden Source of Pain”. This hidden source of pain is known as Myofascial Pain or Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

What is Myofascial Pain?

If it feels like your muscles are literally in knots, and pressing on those knots creates pain someplace else on your body, then you are more than likely experiencing Myofascial Pain, also known as Myofascial Pain Syndrome. The prefix “Myo” means muscle, and the suffix “Fascia” means connective tissue, therefore the word “Myofascial” translates to muscle and connective tissue. The word “Syndrome” basically means a group of symptoms. In essence, Myofascial Pain Syndrome literally means muscle and connective tissue pain symptoms. Myofascial Pain Syndrome is directly related to and associated with Trigger Points.

What is the definition of a Trigger Point?

Trigger Points are extremely irritable knots in taut bands of muscle and connective tissue that can produce tenderness, a “twitch response” in part of the soft tissue, and a neurological phenomenon of referred pain to different locations of the body when external pressure is placed upon them, hence the term “Trigger Point”.

Kidney leg pain

The findings of a recently published survey indicate that 80 percent of adults in the United States will suffer from back pain during their lifetime. This survey confirms what other studies have shown: back pain is a major cause of visits to physicians and of people not being able to work.

In America, back pain is so prevalent that the only neurological ailment that is more common is the headache. It’s not hard to see why: 4 in 5 people have suffered from it at some point.

These are frightening statistics, yet there are many people who ignore back pain and do not worry about it at all. There is a good reason for this. It’s most common to get an acute form of it, which typically lasts between a few days and several weeks. The treatment for this kind of back pain is a combination of exercise, rest, pain medications, hot or cold compression, and analgesics.

The problem, however, is that while the majority of back pain cases are acute, and don’t last long, there are some rare instances in which such pain could be that of the chronic variety. Chronic pain in the back is a matter of great concern because it can indicate that there are other problems in the body. These can be more serious and might need attention from medical professionals immediately. One of these conditions is known as kidney back pain. It’s a sign that there is a problem in the kidneys.

Side leg pain

Chronic pain, such as that experienced by people with fibromyalgia is often only remedied by medication. Depending on the severity of the condition and the number of symptoms different doses and combinations of drugs may be used. Since fibromyalgia tends to be a chronic condition, many patients will need to take fibromyalgia pain medications for long periods of time. This makes it especially important for them to consult with their doctors about their medications and expected side effects.

Side effects of medications used for fibromyalgia
Every drug has side effects that can vary depending on the people using them. It all depends on the person's specific body makeup, overall health and even allergies, if they have them.

For fibromyalgia medication to become an effective treatment to the disorder, these side effects must be known and understood. Here are the commonly used fibromyalgia medications and their known side effects:

Non-opioids
Fibromyalgia medications that are considered non-opioids include acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin. These are all used to treat pain and may be obtained over-the-counter or with a prescription. While they are effective against pain, some non-opioids can cause gastrointestinal problems that can lead to stomach upset and even bleeding. They can also trigger asthma and cause nausea and vomiting.

Burning leg pain

Shoulder surgery is one of the marvels of modern medicine, correcting serious injuries and diseases that have plagued humankind since pre-historic times, including shoulder separation, dislocation, fracture, arthritis, and tendonitis.

The introduction by the medical community of arthroscopic surgery presented another huge leap forward, allowing the surgeon to avoid making the large incisions required by older, open surgery techniques. With arthroscopic surgery, the time required to heal the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint is reduced considerably versus with open surgery. Tiny incisions allow the surgeon to conduct the entire procedure using special tools that reach into the affected area and carry out the procedure.

Still, even when arthroscopic surgery is used, many shoulder surgery patients experience a burning pain after shoulder surgery. This can last for days or weeks and can trouble the patient, who is just trying to get on with his or her life.

Here are some tips for how to handle burning pain after shoulder surgery. Note that the best course of action for you to reduce and eliminate your own shoulder pain will vary by the shoulder problem being corrected and the choice of procedure. Consult with your doctor before undergoing any healing regimen.

Leg pain throbbing

Toothache pain is a pesky ailment that, at some point in your life, you’ll encounter the agonizing experience regardless of your age. Whether it’s soothing your fussy newborn cutting his or her first tooth, or attending to your own throbbing ache, that keeps you awake at night as you watch the alarm clock count down until it’s time to drag yourself out of bed.

There are several different underling causes of toothache pain such as cavities, gum diseases, and tooth root sensitivities. The most common cause is contributed to tooth decay which eventually leads to cavities. Small cavities are usually not a nuisance, however, larger “crater” cavities tend to collect food particles and cause the tooth to become irritated and extremely sensitive. A broken or chipped tooth may also cause discomfort.

It’s often difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of your misery. If you’re lucky, it may be easy to alleviate it without going to the dentist, by simply removing a stubborn piece of food particle lodged between your teeth. If it only requires a simple do-it-yourself remedy, you can definitely save money by avoiding a dental office visit.

There are home, herbal and homeopathic remedies that will assist you in relieving pain until you reach a dentist, if you are certain this is a requirement.

Child leg pain

When your child gets hurt, and complains of pain, what do you use to treat the hurt and the injury?

A new study in the latest issue of Pediatrics, looks at three commonly used medicines for kids’ pain…and found which one works best. To date, there hasn’t been a lot of research into NASIDs and the like OTC drugs and their impact on children, which is why this new study sheds a lot of light on the issue.

Eight year old Lovie Taylor is dealing with a lot of pain. “Lovie is here today because she had surgery, very intense surgery. A lot of pain, we came into the emergency room, she was in an awful lot of pain,” says Rhonda, Lovie’s Grandma.

Morphine is Lovie’s drug du jour.

But for most kids who come to the E.R., or even are just treated at home, the pain can be managed with less intense medicine than codeine for instance.

But which one is really the best? Tylenol? Ibuprofen? What about a narcotic like codeine? What about Topicals?

Leg bone pain

The elbow is the joint that connects the end of the upper arm bone, distal humerus, to the bones of the forearm, radius and ulna, with ligaments, tendons and muscles.

The elbow allows us to bend, extend and rotate the arm. The radius and ulna, the two bones of the forearm, fit into the ends of the upper arm bone like a hinge forming the elbow joint. The distal humerus, the upper arm bone, flares out to form the medial and lateral epicondyles. The large bump of the ulna behind the elbow joint is called the olecranon. The olecranon forms the bony prominence of the elbow and connects with the triceps muscles of the upper arm.

At one time or another everyone has typically experienced a minor elbow injury. An example of this is when a person bumps their “funny bone.” The “funny bone” involves the ulnar nerve that runs down the back of the elbow. When this nerve is bumped, a feeling of pain and a tingling sensation is felt down the arm. This pain may be intense at first but is brief and will go away on its own.

Minor or serious elbow pain can include symptoms such as pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness or a decrease in range of motion. Sudden or acute elbow injuries may be caused by a direct blow, a fall, or a penetrating injury. Other elbow injuries can occur by twisting, jerking, jamming or bending the elbow abnormally.