When you have an improper curve in your spine it is called scoliosis. Your spine naturally has a front-to-back curve. However, if you view someone from behind, a side-to-side curve should not be visible. If you are suffering from scoliosis, you will be able to see a side-to-side or twisting curvature that does not belong. […]
Vertigo is described as the sensation that you or the things around you are spinning when there is actually no motion. It affects up to 10 percent of those under the age of 40. Once you reach 40, the number affected jumps to 40 percent. In a recent decade, vertigo was the reason for 2.5% […]
Neck injuries are a very commonplace problem that can occur very easily. In fact, you may not even notice it has happened until you begin feeling pain. This may happen hours, days, or sometimes years later if the injury is not promptly cared for. How do injuries happen? Any of the following can be responsible: […]
Sciatica is known to cause lower back pain that is often felt in the hips and may travel down the back of the leg into the foot. It is due to an irritation or pinching of the spinal nerve roots in the lower region of the back. Many people visit their family physician for help […]
A concussion or traumatic brain injury can alter the way the brain works. This can be temporary or permanent. Some symptoms of concussions are: Headaches Memory loss Confusion Feeling off balance Problems with concentration It is entirely possible for a person to get a concussion and not lose consciousness, resulting in some people having endured […]
Tinnitus is the term used when you hear some type of noise – ringing, roaring, hissing, or clicking – but there is no outside source causing it. Tinnitus is not a disease but rather an underlying condition. One in every five people suffers from tinnitus. It can lead to concentration problems and even depression. The […]
An interesting link has been discovered between fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). These two conditions are very similar but not the same. Fibromyalgia is known for widespread pain throughout the body. Chronic fatigue is feeling exhausted all the time and not getting any relief no matter how much rest or sleep you get. […]
Shoulder pain is something we rarely think about until it happens, and when it does, it reminds us how important our shoulders really are. Shoulder pain is a common occurrence and makes us wish we had taken better care of ourselves before it happened. Some reasons for shoulder pain are: Pinched nerves Frozen shoulder Strains […]
When people say they are feeling dizzy, it may be hard to know exactly what that means. Disequilibrium and vertigo are both described by the term dizziness. So, let’s take a closer look at what each of these means, what their symptoms are, and how to properly describe them so as to get the right […]
The term self-manipulation refers to when you try to crack or pop the bones of your neck back into place. Have you ever felt like you would feel much better if a certain area of your neck or back would just pop? In order to do that, have you ever tried to pop or crack it […]
