Sleep disorders are among the most commonly reported health problems in the US today. In fact, at least 40 million people suffer from sleep disorders ranging from insomnia to more serious conditions such as sleep apnea. Potentially serious in nature, sleep apnea is a chronic health problem that is … [Read more...] about Help for Sleep Apnea Through Chiropractic Neurology
TMJ: The Brain-Body Connection
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the lower jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. More common in women than men, there are an estimated 10 million people who suffer from TMJ in the United States today and … [Read more...] about TMJ: The Brain-Body Connection
Shedding New Light on Scoliosis and Treatment Plans
Scoliosis is a condition that most people are somewhat aware of from a young age. For many years, elementary age children have been tested for scoliosis in school. And while the testing is typical in school age children, scoliosis can affect people of all ages including into adulthood. While … [Read more...] about Shedding New Light on Scoliosis and Treatment Plans
Repeated Concussions: What are the Long Term Effects?
Concussions are the number one most common type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and although it is considered a milder form of TBI, it can have serious symptoms and affects on the brain. Many professional athletes have gone into early retirement due to repeated concussions and there are more studies … [Read more...] about Repeated Concussions: What are the Long Term Effects?
Long Term Drug Therapies Can Lead to Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy, or damage to the peripheral nervous system, is often a painful and debilitating condition that afflicts an estimated 20 million Americans. Diabetics account for a whopping 68%, or nearly 14 million, of the patients who struggle with this condition. While diabetic peripheral … [Read more...] about Long Term Drug Therapies Can Lead to Peripheral Neuropathy
Easing the Effects of the Chemo Brain
For patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments, the road to remission is often a very long and difficult one, fatigue, pain, hair loss, nausea and loss of appetite are all common side effects that are widely known. Lesser known are the cognitive effects that chemotherapy has on the brain, though … [Read more...] about Easing the Effects of the Chemo Brain
Caring for Shoulder Pain
So far this month we have taken a look at two of the top 10 most common sports injuries; tennis elbow and ankle sprain. Today we are going to examine the second most common sports injury, shoulder or rotator cuff injuries, and the causes and treatments available. … [Read more...] about Caring for Shoulder Pain
Faster Rehab for Ankle Sprains
Here in the United States we love sports. In fact, it is estimated that every year, nearly two-thirds of Americans watch sporting events in general on TV and an even higher percentage watch football. Through our love of sports and competition, we see many sports related injuries each year as well. … [Read more...] about Faster Rehab for Ankle Sprains
Drug-Free Therapies for Tennis Elbow
Earning its nickname from the frequency of the condition among tennis players, tennis elbow can be painful but is easily treated and affects more than just those who play tennis. A form of tendonitis, tennis elbow causes pain over the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow called the lateral … [Read more...] about Drug-Free Therapies for Tennis Elbow