It may be hard to believe, but 38 million of those living in the USA experience migraines. These are not just bad headaches but are a neurological disorder known for: Debilitating head pain Nausea and vomiting Vertigo Sensitivity to light, sound, and odor In June of 2015, a new drug was introduced to the market [...]
Vertigo and dizziness are some of the main reasons a person visits their primary care doctor. In fact, as much as 6% of visits are due to dizziness. After the age of 40, 2 out of every 5 people are affected, and it continues to become more common as a person ages. Episodes can range [...]
A 75-year-old woman sought the care of an upper cervical chiropractor after suffering for ten years with the following symptoms: Unsteady gait Extreme tiredness Irregular blood pressure Seizures due to posture changes and activity Laziness in her left eye Migraines Her seizures caused her to feel a hot sensation in her upper chest and brought [...]
A diagnosis of post-concussion syndrome (PCS) comes about after a person has experienced a severe blow to the head. Even if some of these head traumas are considered mild, as they are in about 85% of cases, enough symptoms can lead to a diagnosis of PCS. However, it may surprise one to learn that this [...]
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 [...]
