Back pain can be dull and achy on a consistent basis or come on suddenly causing sharp pain that makes it difficult to move. It can begin all at once or come about gradually over time. What can be done to avoid back pain or help relieve it once it has started? It All Begins […]
Migraines are more than just a neurological condition that is often characterized by severe headaches. This common condition causes a huge financial burden on families, businesses, and the US economy as a whole. With 38 million suffering from migraines in America, approximately 12% of the population is directly affected. When you include those who have […]
Do the symptoms of vertigo, nausea, hearing loss, ringing and fullness in the ear sound familiar? If they do, you likely know about Meniere's disease, a disorder of the inner ear. Meniere's disease typically affects people between the ages of 20 and 50, but it can happen to anyone. This condition is in a category […]
Vertigo is often described as the sensation of spinning. It may be that the person feels as if he is spinning or he may feel that his surroundings are spinning around him. Some mistakenly think it is fear or heights, but this is not true. Therefore, the question is why does vertigo happen? Vertigo is […]
Up to 46% of the world’s population is afflicted with the alienating pain of migraine headaches. These headaches are difficult to diagnose and even harder to find a solution to. Doctors, various healthcare providers, and even dentists are looking for new and better ways to help their patients cope with migraine pain. Generally, an over-the-counter […]
Migraines are becoming more and more of a problem in today’s busy world. It may be surprising to learn that a migraine is just one of 200 different headache types. It is important to understand what kind of a headache a person is experiencing in order to care for it properly. Here are a few […]
Sports, Sport, Sport injury, sport injuries,Unfortunately, sports injuries happen on a fairly regular basis. While playing the game is fun, getting hurt while playing is not. Icing is a great way to find relief from these kinds of injuries. One may feel that icing the injury is all that is required for healing to occur. […]
Sciatica is a painful condition that occurs when one of the largest nerves in the body is irritated. The sciatic nerve springs from the lower spine and branches off extending down each leg. This is why symptoms may vary from patient to patient. Depending on the location where this nerve is being affected, pain may […]
Migraines and headaches are on the rise. Approximately, 46% of all adults have a headache disorder. Migraines are now being seen more and more among the younger population. Up to 10% of children are suffering from some sort of an ongoing headache or migraine condition. An estimated 60% have an occasional headache. It can be […]
This may be a new thought for a person suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS). However, there is research being done that backs this up. One such researcher is Dr. Erin Elster. She found a strong link between injuries that have occurred to the head and neck and certain neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and […]
