There is a strong connection between the human neck and the ears. When the neck is injured or is simply out of alignment the result is often pain. While a misaligned or injured neck can cause pain anywhere in the body, one of the most frequent places people experience pain is in their ears. [...]
Concussions are far more prevalent in our communities than you may think. There are more than 3 million diagnosed cases of concussion in the United States each year (1). That statistic is incredibly powerful as it naturally allows the mind to wonder how many concussions are also going undiagnosed each year. A concussion is [...]
Scoliosis is the lateral deviation of the spine. This condition affects people of all ages but is seen in children more than any other age group. Studies show that 4% of children ages 10-14 are afflicted with treatable Scoliosis. Within that small group of affected children it has been estimated that 60%-80% are girls. [...]
Living in pain reduces not only quality of physical life but it also negatively impacts our psyches and can lead to depression. Those who live with persistent pain will eventually seek out medical help in the hopes of even the slightest amount of relief. What many discover however is that medical doctors are quick [...]
It's a little known fact throughout our lives our spines comprise 40% of our entire length/height. At birth a baby's spine is, on average, just 9.6 inches long. In our first year of life, our spinal columns grow another 50% and by age five our spines will have grown roughly another 20 inches. From [...]
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 [...]
No one likes to feel a headache coming on. A bad one can put you off your whole day. You can struggle to focus on your work or enjoy time with family. You may lose your appetite or become short-tempered and impatient because of the pain. Some can even radiate downward and cause pain [...]
Experiencing occasional neck pain is a given for anyone, but for some individuals, neck pain can lead to or indicate neck injury, which can become negatively impactful on your day-to-day life. While consulting the top chiropractor in Walnut Creek may be the best way to determine the cause of your pain and find solutions [...]
If you suffer from stiffness of the neck, or if pain or discomfort in your neck and shoulders negatively impact your daily activities, then this may be the perfect opportunity to visit a chiropractor in Walnut Creek. About Neck Arthritis In many senses, neck arthritis - known more specifically as cervical osteoarthritis - is [...]
With the wide variety of ways to treat pain nowadays, it’s hard to know what’s the best route to take to find relief. Oftentimes, doctors will stick to treating through the variations of their own specialty, but there may be other treatment options or information they’re withholding. It may be easier to simply use what [...]
