When one is suffering from a debilitating migraine, often all he wants to do is reach for the quickest relief possible. Usually, this comes in the form of a pill from the drug store or pharmacy. The purpose of these medications is to cover over the pain until it goes away or prevents it [...]
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 [...]
Scoliosis Walnut Creek California Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that usually presents in adolescence, 10 to 16-year-olds are one of the most common group to present with scoliosis and have it progress. Common symptoms of scoliosis include: Prolonged sitting or standing leading to low back muscle fatigue Low back pain Neck Pain [...]
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. [...]
Back pain is very common; however, it is not something to be ignored. Some may feel that it happens so often that they just need to live with it and move on. It is important to remember that the body is an amazing thing and lets one know when something is amiss. Back pain [...]
Vertigo is a vestibular problem that causes a false sensation of movement. Often, this is related to a malfunction of the inner ear. One common manifestation of this false sensation of movement is the feeling that the room is spinning. As a child, you may have induced vertigo for fun by spinning as fast [...]
Meniere’s disease can be frustrating and debilitating. It is most commonly accompanied by: A feeling of fullness in the affected ear A spinning sensation called vertigo A ringing or buzzing noise in the ear Hearing loss Often these symptoms come on suddenly and can go away just as quickly. At other times, symptoms may [...]
Migraines are disabling and cause the sufferer to look for answers to the pain. Most commonly, medication or surgery is suggested. However, there is a natural alternative available. It is particularly helpful if a person has ever experienced head or neck trauma due to a vehicle or other kind of accident. This finding was [...]
