Back pain… more of us suffer from back pain than do not. In fact, some experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point. And the numbers are increasing… people with disabilities attributed to back pain has risen 54% since 1990. Back and other types of pain … [Read more...] about Eliminating Pain Through PEMF Therapy
Why a Migraine is More Than Just a Headache
Anyone who has ever suffered a migraine knows that it is not your run of the mill headache. From acute pain in the head, neck and face to nausea and vomiting, dizziness, blurry vision, extreme sensitivity to light or sound or even irritability and scalp tenderness, the symptoms of migraine headaches … [Read more...] about Why a Migraine is More Than Just a Headache
Why We Should Keep the Conversation About Concussions Going
Concussions have received a lot of press lately. Scroll through your news feed almost any day and a story about concussions is likely to pop up. Just in the past couple of months, some notable news about concussions includes: new concussion protocols for student athletes at Oregon State University, … [Read more...] about Why We Should Keep the Conversation About Concussions Going
Shedding Light on Concussions
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common, and alarming, health problem in the United States today. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), nearly 1.8 million people suffer from traumatic brain injury annually and about 75% of these cases are concussions. In the cases … [Read more...] about Shedding Light on Concussions
Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Concussions
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and we will be taking a closer look at brain injuries all month long beginning with advances in the prevention and treatment of concussions. In the 2015 NFL season alone, there were more than 200 diagnosed concussions. The increasing rate of concussions and the … [Read more...] about Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Concussions
February is All About the Heart… Health That Is!
Does the secret to a long life lie in a healthy heart? Many people certainly believe so, and there are lots of reasons why. In truth, the importance of heart health cannot be overstated. And while there are doctors, organizations, fitness industry leading experts, dieticians and many, many others … [Read more...] about February is All About the Heart… Health That Is!
A Better Way to Control Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetics
It is estimated that as many as 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy today. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by any number of conditions including autoimmune disorders, tumors, or nutritional deficiencies. However, nearly 30% of the cases of peripheral neuropathy, which occurs … [Read more...] about A Better Way to Control Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetics
Living Well with a Neurological Condition
From conditions like Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy to strokes and migraines to traumatic brain injuries and other forms of trauma, up to 1 billion people suffer from neurological conditions… that is one-sixth of the world’s population. The UN World Health Organization studied the prevalence of … [Read more...] about Living Well with a Neurological Condition
Science Agrees… Fascial Therapy is Good for You!
We are bombarded by suggestions on how to improve health or remain healthy today. Google the words ‘improve health’ and you will see an unbelievable 1,620,000,000 results! (That’s a lot of zeroes!) From exercise tips to the never-ending stream of diets, pills, foods (good or bad), breathing … [Read more...] about Science Agrees… Fascial Therapy is Good for You!