Back pain in children is now on the rise. What used to be an ailment we generally associate with aging, has become more common in children. A research study done by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission in 2013 showed that 75% of children age 8 to 12 years were complaining of back pain, and [...]
Vertigo is the strange experience of feeling as though you or the world around you is spinning, even though you and the environment around you are actually standing still. It could be compared to the same sensation you get when a car beside you is moving, confusing your mind that you are the one moving. [...]
Back pain is a universal condition – it affects teens and seniors, male and female, elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. It can disturb your daily activities, affect your ability to work, play, and enjoy the quality of life you’re accustomed to. To get through an episode of back pain, it’s important to identify what’s [...]
Neck pain is nothing new. However, it has been becoming a more popular topic the past decade. Part of the reason this is happening is because of the increase mobile technology use, causing an issue called "text neck" and postural problems that are directly linked to the unusual forward neck position that is becoming more [...]
The symptoms of Meniere’s disease range from a full feeling in the ear, progressive or rolling loss of hearing, tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear) and vertigo. These uncomfortable symptoms often happen in waves, randomly, and without warning. Unfortunately, this disease is difficult to pinpoint, and has no way to truly conclude a diagnosis. [...]
Headaches often follow trauma to the head. Did you know that it doesn’t have to be severe head trauma to cause headaches and other health issues? You may think of head trauma being done to football players when they tackle someone and end up unconscious. Or you may imagine someone being in a serious car [...]
Back pain is so common that it is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. At any given time, there are 31 million people across the U.S. alone who are suffering from low back pain. Back pain can not only be a nag, it can have big implications on a person's quality of life causing [...]
It may be hard to imagine that neck pain and other health problems are connected to sitting too much. The truth is, sitting for long periods of time is hazardous to your health in many ways. This article will tell you how dangerous sitting actually is and how to find relief if you are suffering [...]
Ever wondered about the common symptoms of Meniere’s disease? How do you know you have it? More importantly, what do you to find relief. Today, we'll be learning more about this condition and how you seeing an upper cervical chiropractic practitioner can help. What is Meniere's disease? Meniere's has also been called endolymphatic hydrops [...]
Migraines are a primary headache disorder known for recurrent headaches ranging from moderate to severe. Generally, only one side of the head is impacted, but in a third of the cases, both sides can be affected. The pain is throbbing and pulsating, lasting anywhere from 2 to 72 hours. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, [...]
Learning the common sciatica symptoms can make a lot of difference to your prognosis. Are you familiar with the key signs? Sciatica is known for causing pain in the lower back and down into the leg usually due to an irritation or some type of pressure impacting the sciatic nerve. This is the largest nerve [...]
It seems as if everyone at one time or another suffers from neck pain. This may be due to sleeping wrong or a trauma resulting in neck pain. At any given time, as many as 13 percent of those living in the USA are suffering from neck pain, with women suffering more often than men. [...]
Meniere’s disease is an inner ear problem impacting your balance and hearing. It usually only affects one ear at a time. However, over a period of time, up to half of those suffering from it see it affect their other ear as well. It is most often seen in those in the age range of [...]
If you or someone you know suffers from migraines and dizziness, you understand just how debilitating they can be. Sadly, this is the case for those who suffer from migraine-associated vertigo or MAV. This condition is also referred to as a vestibular migraine. Getting to Know Migraines Migraines are one of the most disabling [...]
