There are as many as 200 different types of headaches, making it difficult to find out which one you are suffering from. Headaches are little understood because the brain has no nerves and, therefore, cannot feel any pain. So, when you have a headache, it is the nerves and muscles of the head, neck, and […]
You or someone you know may suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This is an extremely debilitating condition that is known to cause extreme tiredness. It does not matter how much sleep and relaxation you may get, you never feel completely rested. Unfortunately, there is no single test to confirm or deny the existence of […]
When you think of whiplash, you usually imagine someone in a car accident being hit from behind. It only takes a hit of 5 mph to cause whiplash to occur. Some people can run faster than that. This shows that whiplash can occur more often than most people realize. When the head moves in a […]
The advances in medical science have made it so much easier for researchers to find out new discoveries about how the body functions and see things that were never before able to be observed. Some of these advances have become the source of a new study that is causing much discussion in the medical community. […]
TMD stands for temporomandibular joint disorder and causes pain in the face and jaw. The chiropractic field has been caring for TMD for many years now. Studies have helped to prove this kind of care really works. A study focused on the positive results of using an activator adjustment tool to help with TMD patients. […]
When you think of migraines, the first thing you might think of is the throbbing, pounding head pain that accompanies them. While this is the most devastating symptom, migraines impact more than your health. They also take a toll on you financially. One woman decided to write down how much she was paying out of […]
What is Central Sensitization? Our bodies have a built-in defense mechanism that activates when it perceives a threat. The body will do whatever it can to protect itself. When central sensitization is present, the body will go into overdrive to protect itself, whether there really is a threat or not. The body becomes hypersensitive. This […]
In the U.S alone, nearly 29.4 million adults have been diagnosed with sinusitis. Those living in the U.S spend $5.8 billion every year on treatment for sinus problems. If the fluid does not drain properly out of the sinuses, it leads to numerous health problems such as colds, increased allergies, and tiredness. There are various […]
Sciatica is an extremely painful health condition related to inflammation or irritation of a nerve close to the spine. It is estimated that about 5% of those experiencing back pain also suffer from sciatica. Some factors that could cause sciatica pain to increase include: Walking Climbing stairs Sitting for long periods of time Squatting down […]
Nearly 2 million people every year experience whiplash related to car accidents. But it’s important to recognize that not all of these accidents happened in major collisions. More often than not, this type of neck injury occurs at speeds as low as 5 mph. In fact, most car accidents happen at 12 mph. This means […]
