Migraines and headaches are similar in that they both cause a person pain in the region of the head. Migraines usually have a headache as a symptom. There are two types of headaches—primary and secondary. Here’s a brief breakdown of what causes these to occur: Primary headaches are due to lack of blood and oxygen [...]
Lower back pain is a very common condition. In fact, it can often be a symptom of sciatica, especially if it is accompanied by numbness, tingling, and pain that radiates from the lower back to the buttocks and down the leg. It may be hard to believe, but the source of that lower back pain [...]
There are a number of conditions that can cause a person to experience a migraine. Allergies, environmental factors, and even weather conditions can bring on a migraine in some people. Another major reason for migraines is due to an injury sustained to the upper neck or a blow to the head. Some common ways this [...]
Vertigo and its cause remain a mystery among the medical community. The reason behind vertigo is discovered in only 50% of all cases. Often, it is due to a head or neck injury. A study was performed in 2006 with 60 patients who were suffering from vertigo. Out of those 60, 56 of them recalled [...]
A person may leave a car accident with little or no symptoms of whiplash or other damage. However, it is important to understand why and how whiplash happens. It is also vital to know what can occur if whiplash goes untreated. The term whiplash has to do with the way the neck and head move [...]
Two medical doctors from Germany have devoted much of their time to researching upper neck problems in babies and how their overall health is affected. Dr. Gutman’s research began back in the 1960’s. He published his findings in 1987. This information pointed to a link between ear infections, torticollis, colic, and other childhood illnesses and [...]
Neck pain is not easy to cope with. A diagnosis of severe osteoarthritis, thyroid issues, or narrowing of the blood vessels can lead to possible neck surgery. The neck is one of the most fragile parts of the body, more so than the knee or shoulder. That means that neck surgery comes with higher risks [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects approximately 400,000 people living in America. Every hour one more person gets this startling diagnosis. Unfortunately, most people find out the bad news when they are supposed to be in the prime of their life, with many years of vitality left. Financial stress comes along with the MS diagnosis. An estimated [...]
Migraines are a reality of life for many. In fact, approximately 37 million people in the USA have migraines, with 27 million of them being women. They can be debilitating and make everyday routines a challenge for the sufferer and for family members. Healthcare providers also are challenged by migraines, not only in properly diagnosing [...]
As the saying goes, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” This is true of a healthy, pain-free back. When that is replaced with back pain, a person really misses good back health. When every move made causes pain, one becomes desperate to find relief. The muscles, joints, and bones of the back [...]
