Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine “Stand up straight!” “Stop slouching, you’ll hurt your back!” “Your back hurts because of your bad posture!” How many times have you heard someone complain of back pain because of their […]
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Do you know Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? This genetic disease affects not only the physical integrity of those affected, but also their daily life, their mood, their perception of themselves and of life. To better appreciate the consequences of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in an individual, let Ornella Galvani share her expertise and her testimony related to this disease
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If the expression “Pain never goes away even with time, but you just learn to live with it” were to illustrate an illness, it probably corresponded to fibromyalgia. Indeed, fibromyalgia, or diffuse idiopathic polyalgia syndrome (DIPD), is considered a chronic pain syndrome. Long misunderstood, this disease still causes many
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An ailment often trivialized during this period: “It’s normal to have back pain for a pregnant woman, because her body is changing!” This type of speech makes me angry: It's not normal to be in pain!! Of course, it's common, but is that why we should let future mothers suffer? According to studies, we find
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Recent advances in research on pain(s) lead to a focus on physical activity. Maintaining or starting physical activity remains a safe way to limit the occurrence or impact of unpleasant sensations on daily activities. Anas and the other collaborators on this blog have promoted it very well through different
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine No, using relaxation or meditation techniques does not make you an esoteric being or a spiritual guru. Moreover, many practices drawn from Buddhism are gaining popularity recently in Western countries. Several
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When we suffer from back pain, our first instinct is to turn to the Internet in search of solutions. Unfortunately, the information conveyed may turn out to be erroneous and unfounded. Several sites have only one desire; that of selling you “miracle” products and gadgets supposed to eliminate your problem permanently overnight. In short, nothing for you
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine Back pain, especially when it becomes chronic, can be debilitating. For example, many people give up their favorite sport after a lumbar disc herniation. Recurrent attacks are often traumatic, and we live with the constant fear that our back will give out.
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