What is a herniated disk?
A herniated disk is a disk where the inside soft part of the disk has seeped out from its proper place through the tougher outer part of the disk. Disks are small, circular cushions between the bones of the spine (vertebrae). The outside is firm and ligamentous, the inside is soft and gelatinous. Normally, discs
Can Stress Cause Headaches?
How Stress can lead to Muscular tension Stress and anxiety may originate in the mind, but stress is not just emotional or mental, it is also physical. A heightened state of stress causes your body to release Cortisol. Cortisol is often referred to as the stress hormone. But in reality, your body uses it to
4 Things You Must Do to Beat Growing Pains
Although each case varies depending on the uniqueness of the individual, these are the 4 essential factors that you can control, that will help your son or daughter recover from severe growing pains. Understand and restrict how many sessions of activity your child is performing. This will need an honest evaluation on your part and
The Paleo Diet- Is it worth the hype?
Dr Sami Karam – Friday, May 01, 2015 It is not new for a diet to enter the scene and capture the attention of society. Emerging as one of the most controversial diets of our decade, the Paleo diet has garnered much attention. From health-conscious foodies to skeptical medical experts, a lot has been said
Are Your Kids In Pain? They Don’t Have To Be!
If your kids are playing football as a lot are, complaints of knee and heel pain are common….Don’t stress, there is a solution. Dr Sami Karam – Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Some people still call it soccer, but seeing as I love the round ball game just as much as you do, I’ll refer to
Diagnosing, treating and preventing Hamstring Strains
What are hamstring strains? A strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon. People commonly call such an injury a “pulled” muscle. Your hamstring muscle group is in the back of your thigh and allows you to bend your knee and extend your hip. It is made up of three large muscles:
