Migraines can leave their victims with little energy for days at a time. As many as 39 million men, women, and children in the USA and 1 billion people worldwide suffer from migraines. Around 10% of school-age children have migraines, and this percentage increases with age. However, what causes migraines remains a mystery among the […]
Neck pain is all too common in today’s world. In fact, it affects about 70% of people in America. However, there are some proactive steps you can begin doing today so as to avoid future issues with your neck. Ergonomics at the Office Sitting at a desk all day can negatively affect the neck. One […]
Fibromyalgia leaves its victims feeling disabled and frustrated. It is known for widespread pain in the body, depression or anxiety, being moody or agitated, and sleep issues. The exact cause remains a mystery among the medical community. However, it more than likely has to do with the brain reacting improperly to nerve stimulation due to […]
When people say they are feeling dizzy, they may be describing anything from lightheadedness to a full-blown episode of dizziness. Feeling dizzy often occurs following an injury to the head or neck. An example is seen with the basketball player Kevin Love from the Clevland Cavaliers, who endured an injury on the court. Love reports […]
A recent study revealed a connection between those suffering from chronic pain conditions, sinusitis, and problems such as chronic fatigue. The study was conducted at Georgetown University Medical Center and included 297 people that fell into the following categories: Those with fatigue made up 22% Those with chronic pain made up 11% Those with both […]
Neck pain is very common and it is about half as common as back pain. When people have neck pain, it can make it hard for them to have mobility in the neck area, making driving a car or even washing their hair quite a chore. Most family doctors will care for neck pain by […]
When one is suffering from pain in his lower back, he most likely assumes the pain originates in that area. Therefore, it may be surprising to learn the pain may actually begin with a misalignment in the bones of the upper cervical spine, particularly the C1 and C2 vertebrae. Let’s take a closer look at […]
No matter what time of year it is, allergies seem to be a part of daily life. There many types of allergies that seem to affect everyone differently. Some common allergies are: Seasonal allergies from grass, flowers, and even mold Pet allergies Food allergies Insect bite/sting allergies Medication allergies Most family physicians will recommend one […]
The cerebellum is located at the lower back of the brain and has the responsibility of controlling motor skills. For signals to reach the neocortex – the largest part of the brain – they must first go through the cerebellum as it also is in charge of processing external and internal information. One can come […]
A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can leave one feeling scared and confused. It is a little-understood condition of the autoimmune system affecting the central nervous system. The body actually begins to attack itself. Brain tissue is targeted leading to scarring. Those afflicted with MS are generally women between the ages of 20 to 40 years. […]
