The effects of a migraine can be overwhelming. It can be so intense for some people that they are unable to perform essential functions. A few even skip work. There are a lot of people who cannot even imagine going anywhere without their migraine pills. In Redwood City migraine relief for some is only possible […]
Migraines and headaches are among the most prevalent disorders in the US, with over 15 million people affected. What’s even more interesting is the extensive range of headache causes. Some of them you’ve probably heard of before, such as underlying conditions like brain injury and meningitis or fatigue. However, there are some surprising causes of […]
In 2018, the BBC ran a news story on minors' involvement in combat sports such as boxing and mixed martial arts. The article cited rare cases of competition-related injuries, balanced with testimonials about the beneficial effects of getting children into sports, even those involving physical contact. The debate is still on whether children and younger […]
As every upper cervical chiropractor in Redwood City knows, neck pain can be due to different things. It is best to understand how people can sustain a painful injury in the neck. 1. Carrying Imbalanced Load When we carry a heavy load on one side of our body, the other side compensates for the load, […]
On film, he is one of the most powerful among the mutants. With his telepathic power, he can control other people’s minds. In reality, he could not even stand straight and had no control over his body. For millions of X-Men fans, he is the iconic Dr. Charles Francis Xavier in the reel world. But […]
Renowned author Laura Hillenbrand said these words in an interview for the New York Times in 2011: "I have to spend so much time being vigilant on my body and worrying about my body and suffering. So much of my own autobiography would be about my health, and I don’t know if I want to […]
Numbness and tingling sensations are a way for your body to tell you that something needs to be fixed. Our bodies are so intricately designed that they have built-in sensors when sick, tired, hungry, cold, hot, or need rest. Tingling and numbness are part of that sensor network that alerts us to a possible threat […]
People who need migraine relief in Redwood City often complain about headaches. Tension headache is considered one of the most common types of head ailments among adults. While it is not as intense as a migraine, it is still distressful and disrupts one’s career and personal life. Individuals who suffer from tension headaches describe it […]
There is a silent scourge that afflicts hundreds if not thousands of people all over the United States. It is a condition that poses a serious health concern to people, many of whom may not even know that they have it. Called Post-Concussion Syndrome or PCS, it starts as a simple headache followed by dizziness, […]
Often, when we think of arthritis, we would think of it as an “old people disease” that causes swelling and tenderness in the hands and joints. However, arthritis can affect people of all ages and other parts of the body, such as the spine. Spinal arthritis is the inflammation of the joints in the spine. […]
