Back pain ranks as the leading cause of disability in the world. As many as 4 out of 5 people will suffer from back pain in one way or another. Back pain can be chronic and debilitating, making every day a struggle. What used to be ordinary tasks become challenging to perform and often result […]
A staggering 38 million people suffer from migraines across the United States, including men, women, and children. This figure shows just how common migraines have become. Some people mistakenly believe that migraines are just bad headaches, but migraines are much more than headaches. The truth is that headaches can be absent from migraines. A terrible […]
A concussion is a form of a mild traumatic brain injury, or MTBI. It occurs after the head or neck experience trauma or injury, often from a fall, being hit hard, or bumping the head on something. People may think that a concussion will result in a problem in the head. However, an equally concerning […]
Several studies in the past have revealed the connection between migraines and multiple sclerosis (MS). Doctors and researchers have established that these two conditions can share the same root cause, and a common resolution was noted in helping patients with both disorders. Similarities Between Migraines and Multiple Sclerosis Dr. Raymond Damadian, the inventor of the […]
The acronym TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint (which is the jaw joint), and problems related to it are called temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The TMJ attaches the lower jaw to the skull and allows movements such as talking, eating, and making facial expressions. If something causes the TMJ not to function appropriately, you will experience the […]
Vertigo can strike unexpectedly. You may be sitting at your desk at work or performing your normal day-to-day activities, and suddenly the room starts to spin. You may need to sit or lie down until the false sensation of spinning or moving subsides. These are just some of the things chronic vertigo sufferers have to […]
If you suffer from persistent headaches, one of the remedies you most likely do to relieve pain is to take over-the-counter pain medications regularly. While it does the job, it can start a cycle of pain and pills that gets worse and worse over time. Little do people know, medication overuse can cause even more […]
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that is still not well known. In the United States alone, approximately 5 million people are afflicted. Besides giving widespread pain all over the body, fibromyalgia also hinders someone from getting a good night’s sleep. It can also cause cognitive issues like difficulty remembering or thinking. To help you get […]
Sciatica flare-ups can give so much discomfort to people suffering from them. It happens when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed or irritated, leading to burning or pins and needles pain from the lower back down through the back of the leg. Performing the simplest tasks can be challenging. One way to reduce the severity of […]
Post-concussion syndrome is a condition that persists after a concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury has occurred, commonly due to a blow to the head. Some of its symptoms last for weeks or months after the damage that caused the concussion, including headaches, fatigue, and dizziness. It can also appear with violent shaking and movement […]
