It is said that it is easier to stay well than to get well. That is very true. If you neglect the health or maintenance of anything it begins to break down. If you do not see the dentist periodically for your teeth will decay. If you neglect preventive maintenance in your vehicle it will [...]
Whiplash is an injury to the neck that occurs with rapid acceleration and deceleration of the cervical spine. It is most often associated with automobile accidents, especially where the victim is struck from behind. A whiplash injury is a sprain/strain injury that can damage muscles, tendons and ligaments as well as joints, nerves and discs [...]
Stress is an every day part of modern life. Unfortunately, it can become an overwhelming force in our lives and can lead to adrenal exhaustion, elevated levels of cortisol, anxiety and depression disorders. The first step toward curing it, or at least getting it under control is noticing how it is impacting you physiologically. Notice [...]
Discs don’t really slip. They are firmly attached to the spinal vertebral bodies and cannot slip out of place. However, they can bulge, tear or rupture. This can cause sciatica. Please see disc herniations for more information.
Pinched nerves or “radiculopathies” are a common complication of disc herniations or spinal stenosis in the cervical and lumbar spines. A disc herniation in the cervical spine can cause arm pain, while a disc herniation in the lumbar spine can cause leg pain or sciatica. Nerves can also be pinched or compressed peripherally in the [...]
Neck pain has a number of causes which can involve muscle, tendon or ligamentous tissue. However, it can also involve intervertebral discs and the facet joints. Unless there is trauma, it is generally preceded by gradual stiffening and episodes that can gradually worsen or become more frequent. As always the most direct course toward a cure [...]
Muscle pain can be a result of overuse, trauma or an adverse reaction to medication. The most common type of medication that can cause chronic muscle pain is the medication prescribed to treat high cholesterol. If you have developed muscle pain without overuse or trauma and have begun taking cholesterol medication it may be the [...]
Joint pain can occur anywhere in your body and usually includes stiffness or restricted motion and inflammation. As long as there is no fracture, infection or disease process involved: restoring movement and reducing inflammation is the most direct route toward resolution. Think of two hinges. One is shiny and right off the shelf and the [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) usually presents as wrist and hand pain with burning, weakness, burning and/or numbness. At it’s end stage it may require surgery to correct the problem. However, just because you are experiencing some of these symptoms it does not necessarily mean you have CTS, even if you have been told that you do. [...]
Automobile accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence. The most common injury associated with automobile accidents is “Whiplash” injury to the neck which is discussed under a separate heading. However, other areas of the body including the TMJ (temporomandibular joint), mid back, low back or head and extremities can, of course be traumatized as well. Additionally, fairly [...]
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