While athletes account for a great number of concussions sustained in the U.S. each year, they are certainly not the only concussion patients. People over the age of 75 have the highest rate of concussions, often occurring from a fall. As slips and falls become more common with age, and older adults … [Read more...] about Concussions and the Elderly
Concussions and Athletics… What You Need to Know
As more and more students and athletes are actively playing a variety of contact sports, the rate of concussions has steadily increased in recent years. Whether a high-school or collegiate athlete, a professional or semi-professional athlete or a weekend warrior, the concerns around sustaining and … [Read more...] about Concussions and Athletics… What You Need to Know
Let’s Talk About TBIs…
Did you know that more than a million people sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury every year? According to a 2015 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.2 million emergency room visits are a result of a TBI and nearly a half a million of those are made by children ages 0 to 14 for a … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About TBIs…
Is Your Sleep Disorder Impacting Your Health?
We all know that even a single sleepless night can wreak havoc on both our mood and performance throughout the day. Not getting enough rest can leave us feeling irritable and unable to complete even the most basic tasks. While we all expect to feel fatigue due to lack of sleep, many people don't … [Read more...] about Is Your Sleep Disorder Impacting Your Health?
Meralgia Paresthetica – Are You At Risk?
Meralgia paresthetica, a condition also referred to as Bernhardt-Roth syndrome, is a neurological disorder characterized by several symptoms such as tingling, numbness, and even acute pain on a person's outer thigh. Other symptoms can also include sensitivity to both light and heat on the upper leg. … [Read more...] about Meralgia Paresthetica – Are You At Risk?
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What It Is And How To Treat It
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) presents as a slight memory deterioration or thought process decline, which surpasses normal aging expectations but isn't as advanced as Alzheimer's disease. While the symptoms of MCI may seem mild, they are noticeable, both to the person experiencing it as well as … [Read more...] about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What It Is And How To Treat It
How A Chiropractic Neurologist Can Help Treat Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition that occurs when a rush of electrical activity in the brain triggers unexpected, reoccurring seizures. While the disorder is considered common, impacting over 3 million people in the U.S. alone, the unpredictability of a seizure occurrence can cause … [Read more...] about How A Chiropractic Neurologist Can Help Treat Epilepsy
The Power of Brain Plasticity
What if you could positively affect your brain in just 30 days? If asked, nearly everyone would like to improve brain function, memory and process information faster. Changing the brain for the better is easier than one might think. The secret to improving brain function lies in brain plasticity, … [Read more...] about The Power of Brain Plasticity
Vertigo and Trigger Points… An Often-Overlooked Relationship
Characterized by extreme dizziness, lightheadedness, a feeling of unsteadiness or even nausea, vertigo brings on the feeling of motion where there isn’t any. Affecting somewhere between 20-30% of the population, it is one of the most common medical complaints that doctors hear from patients today. … [Read more...] about Vertigo and Trigger Points… An Often-Overlooked Relationship