It can be overwhelming dealing with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. The population that deals with this condition is up to 5 million in the United States, and it continues to increase every year. Having fibromyalgia can be truly exhausting, but there are some suggestions that have been seen to work for decreasing the severity […]
The jaw is composed of a complex pair of joints called the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), that are located on each side of the face. These joints are advanced moving parts that allow the mouth to hinge open and close, as well as do a sliding motion so the jaw can move side to side. The […]
Neck pain is so prevalent that it would be difficult to find someone who has not had some kind of neck discomfort at some point. For many people, neck pain is just something that they cope with since it is a normal and constant part of life. Neck pain could feel like a continuous dull […]
Meniere’s disease is a condition of the inner ear that is known for the following: Vertigo – a false sensation of movement Tinnitus – ringing in the ears Temporary hearing loss that may become permanent if not cared for Dizziness Nausea and possible vomiting Most people who are diagnosed with Meniere’s disease are between the […]
Migraines are a neurological condition that can be disabling for those suffering from them. The setbacks are not just physical but financial as well. Migraines affect as many as 38 million in the United States with women being a majority of that number. They are three times more likely to get migraines than men. What […]
The first few things that come to mind when thinking about arthritis are often issues with the knees, hips, or hands. Arthritis can affect the spine as well, a condition that is called spondylosis. This happens when there is degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae (degenerative disc disease). This is a pretty common problem […]
The health of a person’s spine and whether they have correct posture could be a sign of their future nursing home care or assistance they will require as they age. If the person has scoliosis, then the likelihood of needing special care will be much higher. The angle at which the spine is curved is […]
There are plenty of opinions out there for pregnant women on what they should be eating, whether they should exercise, and what precautions they should be taking to ensure their child is born healthy. It’s important to know that there are certain measures that can help to reduce the likelihood of complications during pregnancy or […]
When it comes to autism, the most commonly asked question is whether genetics or one’s environment plays the primary role in causing it. So far, research has confirmed that both can have a significant part in the development of autism. In 40% of cases, inherited genes have been shown to play a big role. But […]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that is disabling and could develop in just about anyone at any time. An alarming amount of people are affected by this condition. For example, in America 400,000 people have been diagnosed with the condition, and one new person is added to the list every hour. Another surprising thing […]
