A case study of a 25-year-old woman who had experienced both hypertension and migraines was written about in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. The woman was prescribed hydrochlorothiazide for her high blood pressure. This medication is associated with a long list of side effects such as headaches, nose bleeds, fever, joint pain, and […]
For people who live with shoulder pain, they may dream of a day without pain. One reality of life for them is that if their shoulder acts up throughout the night, they didn’t just lose a night of sleep, but their next day is a struggle as well. Why does shoulder pain happen to certain […]
The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the heavily used joint connecting the mandible (lower jaw bone) to the skull. There is one on each side of the face, just below and slightly in front of the ears. These joints are necessary for every movement that allows us to talk, yawn, and chew food. Pain and […]
If you are experiencing any kind of tingling or numbness anywhere in your body, it is a sign that something is not right. What are some reasons for this feeling? A deficiency of certain vitamins: Specific amounts of vitamins are necessary for your body and your nerves to function optimally. A few of the more […]
What is Vertigo? A surprising statistic about vertigo is the number of those suffering from it. It is known to be affecting 5%-10% of all people, and the likelihood of developing this condition rises to 40% when a person reaches age 40. This crippling syndrome contributed to 2.5% of all emergency room visits, from 1995 […]
If you’re like most people, you will experience back pain at some point. In fact, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), about 80% of Americans will suffer back pain, and research has found some surprising contributors. Several Back Pain Causes The following may be the reason for your suffering, according […]
What are the reasons you have neck pain? There are a variety of answers. It could be anywhere from the way you sit at work to chronic pain or whiplash caused by an automobile accident. Symptoms include neck pain and stiffness in the shoulders and arms. Even a simple pillow can cause stress on your […]
Migraines are a prevalent condition around the world. In the US alone, 39 million people have migraines. And the number seems to be on the rise. Nevertheless, finding a way to care for migraines seems to baffle those in the medical community. What works for one person, does not necessarily help everyone. This leaves not […]
Concussions can be hard to deal with. For athletes, it is a condition they must constantly be aware of because they are at a much higher risk than non-athletes. For those of you who take part in football, soccer, hockey, and similar contact sports, you may have to deal with a concussion at some point. […]
Trigeminal neuralgia is a very painful condition having to do with the facial muscles and nerves. Everyday things that most of us take for granted can be extremely painful for someone with trigeminal neuralgia. If you have this condition, the following things can cause you pain: Smiling Brushing your teeth or flossing Chewing gum or […]
