Most people have heard that those who play football or are in the military are at a larger risk for mild traumatic brain injuries. Now, it seems, soccer has joined the ranks. The frequent heading of soccer balls (using the head to hit the ball) can cause some brain damage resulting in small decreases in […]
Meniere’s disease is debilitating for the 615,000 people in the USA who are suffering from it. Approximately 45,500 new cases are diagnosed every year. What are the symptoms of Meniere’s? Vertigo (a spinning feeling) Ringing in the ear called tinnitus Intermittent loss of hearing in the affected ear that can become permanent over time A […]
Whiplash injuries should not be ignored due to the fact that they can eventually result in chronic physical damage and even psychological pain. You can’t just “sleep off” a whiplash injury, or “tough it out.” Complications grow worse when a whiplash injury is not cared for properly. Ultimately, physical pain concerts into psychological worry or […]
Fibromyalgia is just one of many conditions that can present with tingling and numbness in the hands and fingers. Even if you do not suffer from fibromyalgia,numbness and tingling in the hands or at other locations in the body are not symptoms to be ignored. Consider some of the following underlying conditions that can result in these issues. Conditions […]
Young adults, ages 20 – 40, are mainly affected by the condition called multiple sclerosis. Since 1991, it has increased by 50%. It tends to afflict women twice as much as men. It is debilitating and does damage to the body. Many seek to find relief but are disappointed by the options available. When a […]
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 […]
