Three Things You Need To Know About Acupuncture For Back Pain

Every year, 2.4 million Americans become chronically disabled due to lower back pain. If you're having trouble managing your chronic pain with painkillers, or if you don't want to take opiates, your doctor may recommend seeing an acupuncturist. Here are three things you need to know about acupuncture for lower back pain. How is the treatment performed? During acupuncture, very thin needles will be inserted into your skin. The needles are usually inserted 0. Read More 

Tips For Helping A Child Prepare For An MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced test that doctors sometimes need in order to diagnose a child or otherwise help them achieve optimal health. The MRI will create pictures of internal organs and structures within the body. During the MRI, images can be taken from a variety of angles, which often makes them particularly helpful. Sometimes an MRI is needed alongside other testing like ultrasound exams and X-rays. If your child needs to get an MRI, you may have anxiety, but it's important to focus on preparing the child in a calm manner. Read More 

Frequently Asked Questions About Ledderhose’s Disease

Ledderhose's Disease, also known as planatar fascial fibromatosis, is not a common condition. Still, this disease that causes the deep connective tissue in the foot to thicken can be a nuisance. While minor initially, Ledderhose's Disease can eventually cause the toes to stiffen and walking to become painful. If you have questions about the condition but are not sure if you should call the doctor, refer to this list of questions and answers that may help solve the problem. Read More 

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy: The New Trend In Skin Renewal

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a treatment that addresses may skin issues, ranging from sun damage, to skin pigmentation, to spider veins on various areas of the body. It may also be used for hair removal and to help diminish fine lines, freckles, and age spots. Utilizing high-intensity light sources via a tool known as a flash lamp, IPL treatments typically require several sessions, which may be spaced several weeks apart. Read More 

Should Couples That Abuse Drugs Or Alcohol Together Go Through Treatment Together?

Intimate couples tend to share everything with each other—and that can include addictions. It isn't unusual for both partners in a relationship to struggle with addiction together. If that's the situation that you and your romantic partner are in, you may both find that it's easier to kick your addiction when you kick it together. Here are some of the benefits of going through substance abuse treatment as a couple. 1.) You'll both quit using at the same time. Read More