Pain When You Play: Musicians, See A Rheumatologist

Instrumental musicians like you know pain. The repeated strumming, fretting, bowing, and beating takes a toll on your body after a while. As a musician, you also know when the pain isn't routine and when the stiffness won't go away with relaxation and ice. A recent study found that among the musicians the study evaluated, 64% of them had developed musculoskeletal disorders. Generally, the injuries were related to the stresses caused by playing a particular instrument, with arthritis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, and pinched nerves being the most common ailments. Read More 

FAQs About Water Births From First-Time Moms

Every pregnant woman has a lot of decisions to make. And the first time you are pregnant, making these decisions is hard since you don't have a very good idea of what to expect. The best thing you can do for yourself is to ask questions and then seek answers. This applies to the matter of water birth — a birth choice that you may be wondering about. Here are some FAQs about water births that first-time moms often have. Read More 

Have Red And Itchy Skin? You May Have Atopic Dermatitis

If you have red and itchy skin, this can be due to many things. One of these things is atopic dermatitis. This usually affects children, but it can also affect adults. Below are some of the symptoms of atopic dermatitis disease and treatment options available for you. Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms The main symptom of atopic dermatitis is a rash that is red and itchy. There is no cure for this disease, and it is chronic, which means it can last a long time. Read More 

Trouble Seeing At Night? You May Need These Treatments

Do you find that you struggle to see at night? In the daytime, your vision might be reasonably clear, but as soon as the sun starts setting, your vision may get blurry. In most cases, this symptom—which is known as night blindness—is caused by one of the three following conditions, each of which has its own treatment protocol. Cataracts Cataracts occur when the proteins that form the lens of the eye start to deform in a specific way. Read More 

How Physical Therapy Treatments Might Help Your Tension Headaches

f.  If you have frequent tension headaches, you might want to try physical therapy treatments to see if they help. Tension headaches have different causes, and one of the reasons is a poor posture that puts a strain on your neck and back. Physical therapy may not help with all types of headaches, but when the pain is caused by muscle strain and cramping, a physical therapist might be able to help in the following ways. Read More