Cervical spondylosis, also known as localized cervical spondylosis, primarily manifests as pain in the shoulders, neck, head, and arms, often accompanied by tender points in these areas. While X-rays may not reveal significant degenerative changes, such as narrowed intervertebral spaces, alterations in the physiological curve of the cervical spine, vertebral instability, and mild bone proliferation […]
Category Archives: Pain Clinic
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When it comes to constipation, many people immediately think of using laxatives. However, for some people, using laxatives only provides temporary relief, and their constipation returns once they stop taking the medication. Why does this happen? It’s because you need to first understand what type of constipation you have in order to treat it effectively. […]
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Patients often come to me with these questions: “Whenever I get stressed, my stomach hurts and sometimes I even regurgitate acid. I’ve had a gastroscopy and was diagnosed with mild ulcers. Can traditional Chinese medicine help me?” or “Whenever I eat cold food, I feel unbearable pain in my stomach area. Using a hot water […]
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A systematic Cochrane review supports acupuncture for a migraine: A systematic review of acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis, conducted by Cochrane in 2016, included 4,985 participants in 25 randomised controlled trials, firmly placing it among the most well-studied treatments. The review found that adding acupuncture to symptomatic treatment of attacks reduces the frequency of headaches. Contrary […]
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Period pain is common and a normal part of your menstrual cycle. Up to 20% of women suffer from cramping severe enough to interfere with daily activities – and many menstruating women grimace through their pain in silence. For women who do speak up, their pain is often downplayed or ignored.
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Neck pain could be caused by sleeping in an awkward position, having bad posture, or by using a computer for too long.
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According to Diabetes.co.uk , more than 2.7 million people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK, whilst a further 750,000 people are believed to have the symptoms but are yet to be diagnosed with the disease. Uncontrolled diabetes increases your risk of long-term health problems,even death significantly. On top of it , diabetes increases the risk of […]
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Daily Mail report: A study involving nearly 3,500 women in several countries suggests that Chinese herbs might be more effective in relieving menstrual cramps than drugs, acupuncture or heat compression.
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Daily Mail report: A study found that acupuncture is more effective than drugs in relieving the misery of migraine.