Headaches seem to follow traumatic events. Is it just a coincidence or is there a reason for it? If you have recently gone through some sort of trauma -- a car accident, a sporting injury, a serious fall, a blow to the head or neck, or a similar event -- you may find yourself suffering […]
Fibromyalgia and migraines often go hand in hand. This has to do with the way the body is functioning behind the scenes. Along with migraines, those with fibromyalgia also experience moodiness, sleeplessness, and other similar issues. Why do migraines and fibromyalgia occur together? Recent research indicates that people with both migraines and fibromyalgia have an […]
Post-concussion syndrome follows a concussion. Concussions happen every day and not just to athletes. You can get a concussion by being in a car accident or having some type of blow to the head. You may have no visible bruises or cuts. This is because a concussion happens to the brain. The CDC reports traumatic […]
Back pain. Almost everyone has had some type of experience with it. It can be excruciating and chronic for some sufferers, while others only have back pain occasionally and are able to carry on their normal daily routines. Back pain may come about after lifting something heavy or after a simple trip and fall. In […]
Did you realize as many as 80 percent of people experience some type of back pain at some point in their lives? Back pain is a common reason for missed days of work due to injury on the job. Back pain affects people of all walks of life. Men, women, and children suffer from back […]
Tourette’s syndrome is diagnosed three times more often in boys than in girls. Out of every one thousand children, three will have Tourette’s syndrome. It is generally accepted that Tourette’s is a genetic disorder. However, this is not always the case. The following facts point this out: The variation in degree, character, and course of […]
Fibromyalgia affects as many as 100 million Americans. These sufferers are dishing out as much as $1,000 a month in addition to what their insurance covers for alternative therapies. The annual cost to the those in the U.S. comes in at $14 billion on a yearly basis. This accounts for a loss of up to […]
Neck pain is not pleasant, and it does matter which position you sleep in to keep your neck in proper alignment. If you are seeking the care of an upper cervical chiropractor for neck pain, you want to ensure your recent adjustment stays in place as long as absolutely possible. If you sleep in the […]
A common misconception about migraines is they are just really bad headaches. While a headache is one of the symptoms of a migraine, common headaches can often be resolved by drinking some water to ward off dehydration or getting a good night’s rest. Migraines are much more complicated. It can take days or even weeks […]
Concussions are not well understood. They often occur after a sports-related injury or accident. As many as 2.8 million people in the USA suffer from concussions. And it has recently been discovered that concussions can lead to psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and irritability. You might feel frustrated because your MRI may have come […]
