Gerd, Heartburn & Reflux Disease Information

By Helen Hecker “What causes pain in the sternum or side?” is a question I’m often asked. And the first thing that always comes to mind is an injury to the rib cartilage called costochondritis. The first time people hear it they say, “What is that?” It’s not a commonly heard term but hundreds of [...]

By Jeff Portman Compression of the sciatic nerve causes a group of symptoms which can be quite painful. This pain which starts in the lower back, often radiates down the leg on the affected side to the heel. Tingling or numbness in the leg or foot may progress to muscle weakness and difficulty in controlling [...]