What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is condition where the body is plagued with not only a heightened pain response but becomes extra sensitive to pressure as well. The largest group of persons affected by this disease are those over 40 with the majority of these persons being female. It is not currently know exactly what causes Fibromyalgia [...]
Neck pain is a very common condition afflicting millions of those living in the United States. Along with neck pain, you may experience hand, shoulder, and arm pain and headaches. Since this condition is so commonplace, a few classifications have been established to help patients with neck pain get the proper care. These are: [...]
Walnut Creek Chiropractors see patients with frequently headaches all the time. Headaches are very common and there are quite a few types. It is important to understand which one you are suffering from in order to get the appropriate help. Let’s take a closer look at 5 different headaches and then find out where [...]
Some cases of neck pain are minor and easy to ignore. However, others can be extremely painful and interfere with your ability to perform important daily activities. Sleeping becomes difficult, and things that require movement of the head and neck, such as driving, are impossible. Episodes of neck pain might come and go, or [...]
Many people take for granted living a pain-free life until something happens to change it, such as chronic back pain. While it is one of the more common complaints, most people do not think it will happen to them. And when it does, relief is the main focus. The bones, joints, and muscles of [...]
Vertigo is described often described as a spinning feeling although it referees to all false sensations of movement. It is one of the symptoms of Meniere’s disease, which affects up to 615,000 of those living in the USA, with thousands more being diagnosed each year. Meniere’s is also known for: Ringing in the ears [...]
Neck pain can range from just a mild annoyance to crippling pain that limits even the simplest day to day activities. In order to understand where your pain might be originating from, it is important to understand the components of the neck that might be contributing to the problem. Whether your pain is from [...]
Migraines cause more than pain in the head. They can also add a huge financial burden to the one suffering and the economy in general. Annually, 12 million people make appointments to see their primary care doctor due to headaches. What does this cost? It is estimated that $31 billion is lost every year [...]
At one time or another, almost everyone has had to deal with neck pain. It may have come about due to a car accident, sleeping wrong, or a sporting injury. Generally, it will go away on its own within a couple of days. However, if neck pain becomes a chronic condition, it can impact [...]
Back pain seems to be an everyday occurrence for some people. Almost everyone has experienced it at one time or another. In fact, it is estimated that 80% of people will cope with back pain at some time in their life. It is reported to be the #1 reason for disability around the globe. [...]
