Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological condition that causes debilitating pain around the face. The pain is caused due to damage to the trigeminal nerve, one of the major cranial nerves that are rooted in the brain stem and branches out around the face. The pain from the trigeminal neuralgia condition is so sudden and [...]
What Are Chronic Ear Infections? Chronic is a term health care specialists use to describe conditions that are long-lasting or frequently recurring. If you get earaches that seem to linger or find yourself constantly having to schedule doctor's appointments because of ear pain, you may have chronic ear infections. Chronic ear infections can afflict [...]
Migraines are not just your ordinary headaches, nor can they be treated as easily as even the worst normal headache. Migraines are the result of a neurological condition that causes temporarily debilitating symptoms. Migraines are the leading cause of disability around the world. In the U.S., an estimated 37 million people suffer from migraines. [...]
What Are Pinched Nerves? "Pinched nerves" is a term used when a nerve is being compressed in some way by the surrounding vertebrae, bones, or tissue. This can occur in many places on the body and can cause a great deal of discomfort or pain to people who suffer from the problem. While a [...]
Injuries are a part of life. Everyone gets injured every once in a while. If you're lucky, injuries are rare and minor, but life happens and sometimes no matter how careful you are, an injury can change all of your plans. There are many different injuries and many different types of treatments your physician [...]
People suffering from injury or illness often seek treatment from a physical therapist (PT) or chiropractor. There is definitely an overlap between these two medical fields. Both are professionals who help people with non-invasive, drug-free treatments. Both specialize in tending to the musculoskeletal system to alleviate pain and improve mobility, range of motion, and [...]
Sleep disturbances plague so many people that they are considered common. Many people who suffer from sleep conditions just get used to them and try to live with them. Even if they are common, sleep disturbances are not normal—and certainly not healthy. Lack of quality sleep puts a person at risk for a host [...]
Headaches are a common problem that everyone has at least once in a while, but they become a problem for people who suffer from chronic or severe headaches. Not all headaches are the same, however. One of the first steps in getting the right treatment is to determine what kind of headache you have. [...]
People usually think about making an appointment with a chiropractor when they have a backache or a stiff neck, and that's usually a good idea. Unfortunately, most people don't realize that there are so many other conditions with which their chiropractor can help. Chiropractors are well suited to help with back and neck issues, [...]
Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a neurological disorder that causes recurring bouts of excruciating pain. Symptoms include brief but severe attacks of shooting pain throughout the face, jaw, teeth, gums, or eyes. TN is cited by neurologists as one of the most painful conditions a person can have, and every year some 150,000 people are [...]
