Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine (ca. 460 BC – ca. 370 BC)1, is quoted as saying, “Everyone has a doctor in him or her; we just have to help it in its work. The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well. Our food should be our…
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After My Car Accident, Why Do I Hurt So Much?
There are many different reasons why injuries sustained in car crashes result in chronic or long term pain. First, there are several types of tissues in the neck that can give rise to pain. The most intense pain comes from the tissues with the greatest density of nerve fibers, such as the joint capsules and…
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? How To Treat It
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of a repetitive use injury caused when the median nerve, which originates in the neck, travels down the arm and crosses the wrist, gets compressed from repeated use of the hands. Often people who work on a computer get carpal tunnel syndrome, but it can also be caused by…