Relieving back pain is so easy, you can do it in your sleep. That is if you sleep the right way. That’s right! Your sleep position can have a tremendous impact on your back pain. So what sleep position will help your recovery the most? The Right Way to Sleep It is important to [...]
What is whiplash? It is an over-extending of the muscles of the neck, resulting in them tearing or spraining. This forces bones in the upper neck out of place, leading to further damage being done to the body. Every year, two million people in the USA are treated for this condition. Did you know that [...]
Trigeminal neuralgia attacks can be excruciatingly painful. Attacks last between 2 seconds and 2 minutes, but they can occur back-to-back rapidly. Trigeminal neuralgia patients should take caution during the following movements that may lead to an attack. (1,2) - Sleeping on the side of the attack - Brushing teeth - Smiling - Chewing - Washing [...]
Do you or a family member suffer from searing, stabbing facial pain? Finding a proper relief plan can be difficult; many providers are not familiar with the signs and symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia. Approximately 150,000 people are diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia every year. (1) The trigeminal nerve is made up of 3 different branches that [...]
Sciatica often presents with lower back pain on one side. This pain may be accompanied by numbness and tingling. Such tingling and pain may extend down through the leg. Where does this pain begin? You may be surprised. Because the entire spine is connected, something that affects one part of the spine can be felt [...]
What is sciatica? It is a condition involving the sciatic nerve that results in pain in the lower back, backside, or leg. It can cause weakness in the leg and even difficulty moving the foot. Because the nerve runs from the spine and down through the leg on both sides of the body, pain can [...]
