This is something we don’t often think about, but it is true that your baby’s spine can be damaged while undergoing the birthing process. While this is rare, it does happen. How does your baby’s spine get damaged? Well, a few factors can contribute to this. For one thing, the position you lay in while […]
Almost everyone has had some sort of back pain in their life. From dull and achy constant pain to sharp and stabbing pain making it hard to move, back pain can really impact your life. Is there anything you can do to help alleviate or even avoid it? Tips for Back Pain Relief Your sleeping […]
Autism does not discriminate. It can affect anyone at any time, no matter their race, social standing, or where they live. In fact, 1 out of every 68 children get autism and is found more often in boys than in girls. If you are a parent, the last thing you want to hear is that […]
Meniere’s disease is a condition of the inner ear brought on by the buildup of too much endolymph fluid. It has the following symptoms: Vertigo: the sensation that you or the things around you are spinning Tinnitus: a ringing or hissing noise in the ears Hearing loss: can become permanent of not cared for properly […]
It seems as if almost everyone has had some experience with neck pain at one time or another. It might be from the way you slept the night before, the aging process, overusing your muscles, or an accident of some sort. No matter the cause, the end result is often pain and stiffness. So, is […]
Migraines are becoming more and more common. Whether it is the fast pace of life or the amount of stress people are dealing with, migraines are on the rise. They are the third most prevalent illness worldwide. Migraines often begin during puberty. They affect women 3 times more often than men, and as many as […]
Fibromyalgia (FM) brings about pain and suffering for the people dealing with it. Their main concern becomes how they can cope with it the best way possible. FM affects you both physically and psychologically. It remains a mystery among those in the medical field. As many as 5 million people are known to be diagnosed […]
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) comes about after enduring a head trauma. It may surprise you to learn that the injury does not have to be major to cause PCS. As many as 2 million people in the United States have head injuries every year, and 85 percent are considered minor injuries. Doctors may diagnose you with […]
Low back pain can be distressing and uncomfortable, even intruding on your everyday life. If the pain radiates through the hips, buttocks, and down the back of your leg, you probably are suffering from sciatica. The sciatic nerve is about the size of the small finger, making it the largest nerve in the entire body. […]
Vertigo can be very disabling. It is the feeling that you or the things around you are moving when they are actually standing still. It always has a rotational component to it. The vestibular system is the part of the body that is responsible for maintaining your balance. Therefore, if something is not working properly […]
