It starts to paint a clear picture when we see all of the former athletes who are dealing with Parkinson’s disease. For example, Ben Petrick who was a catcher for the Colorado Rockies is now fighting with this debilitating illness. The condition forced him into an early retirement at the age of 27. He now […]
Over 25% of the population has suffered from neck pain. It is reportedly the third most common chronic pain conditions in America. What is responsible for this widespread issue? What can be done to ease that pain? The head and neck regions are among the most vulnerable on the human body. The neck alone is […]
Fibromyalgia can be difficult to treat as there is no known cause or test that will confirm or deny it. However, according to the American College of Rheumatology, there are tender spots at certain points of the body that can help to determine if a person is suffering from fibromyalgia. Where are these spots? Tender […]
A person may have been hit from behind by an automobile or simply from someone running toward them and crashing into them. That is the amount of speed it takes to cause whiplash. What exactly is whiplash? It is an injury to your upper neck caused by the head being forced forward and backward. The […]
Some people experience neck pain that never seems to subside. They may also have a cracking or popping of the neck that accompanies the pain. This type of neck pain can have a significant effect on other parts of the body. What has modern technology taught us about neck pain? Modern technology aids in looking […]
It is a startling fact that whiplash can affect a person up to ten years or more after the initial accident. Some people never connect the health problems they are experiencing with the whiplash they never addressed such a long time ago. The reason for the problems they are having could be due to the […]
The most commonly experienced headache is a tension headache. This is a mild to moderately painful headache that often feels as though a band has been placed around the head and is applying pressure. To deal with such a headache, most people either take a painkiller or lie down in a dark and quiet room […]
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the nerves in the face. Any small amount of stimulation of these nerves, for example brushing the teeth, can cause bouts of severe pain. It has been described as invisible pain and referred to as one of the most painful conditions. The most common treatment is […]
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating disease that can rob a person of his or her quality of life. It is the feeling of being totally exhausted all the time. There is absolutely nothing that can be done to increase their energy levels. Maybe sleep is the answer? Even after eight hours of sleep, it […]
Unfortunately, for 12 million of those living in the USA, migraines are a commonplace occurrence. For some, this may only mean an occasional migraine. However, approximately ¼ of US citizens have a chronic or ongoing headache issue. How can technology help? As technology advances, there are more things that become available to help those with […]
