Atlanta Medical Clinic: Medical Blog
Effective Neuropathy Treatments
When you are experiencing chronic pain, it is critical to determine whether neuropathic pain is present. Typically, pain arises when damage or an injury occurs within the body, leading to the nerves transmitting a signal. In the case of neuropathy, though, the nerves...
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Back pain is a huge health issue in the United States and worldwide. Low-back pain (LBP) alone is experienced by 31 million US citizens and was listed as the top cause of disability across the planet in the 2010 Global Burden of Disease. It is one of the most...
Best Natural Treatments for Osteoarthritis
Many people think of osteoarthritis (OA) as being limited to old age, but it occurs in working-age adults and children as well. In fact, it is a very common disease that impacts the lives of more than 30 million people in the United States. Since this condition occurs...
Why Shoes Matter When It Comes to Knee Pain
The knees support our balance and motion when we are standing, walking, and running. This critical joint helps with proper distribution of our body weight and aids the structural integrity of our legs and feet. Dislocation or subluxation of the knee can occur in...
When to Seek Treatment for a Pinched Nerve
When any structure within the body exerts pressure on a nerve and causes dysfunction, the condition is called a pinched, compressed, impinged, or entrapped nerve. Compression can occur in diverse parts of the body. It is especially likely to arise in spots that...
How Yoga Can Reduce Stress
Some types of yoga can be used to maintain physical fitness, but when it comes to the overall goal of yoga, it is more focused on improving and maintaining mental health and stability. There are studies revealing its holistic impact through the mind-body connection....
How to Approach the Allergy Season in Atlanta
Many people suffer from seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis. According to 2015 data from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), this condition impacts 8.4% of kids and 8.2% of adults. How can you best approach the...
Nutrition for Neuropathy
Neuropathy, or neuritis, is experienced by approximately 20 million people in the United States, including 8 percent of those aged 56 and above. As with many diseases, what you eat can have a huge impact on the pain of neuropathy and the extent to which it develops....
Enough is Enough: When to See a Headache Specialist
Deciding when to go see a headache specialist can be confusing. You do not want to put in the time and effort for a healthcare appointment if you do not really need one. On the other hand, you do not want to avoid seeing a doctor, allowing symptoms to worsen and your...
How to Keep Your Weight Loss Resolution This Year (Seriously)
If you are currently obese, you may wonder how likely it is that you will return to a healthy weight. A study conducted by researchers at two London institutions sought to answer that question. The study's team looked at a randomly selected group of electronic health...