Fibromyalgia affects millions of people and brings with it not only persistent pain but a whole host of additional issues as well. In addition to the aforementioned pain Fibromyalgia negatively impacts sleep patterns, memory, and mood. Sufferers of Fibromyalgia often report feeling a persistent and strong malaise. There is also muscle tenderness that persists even [...]
Sinusitis is a condition in which the cavities around the nasal passages becomes inflamed. Sinusitis can occur as a secondary infection alongside a cold or flu but often times it appears alone and seemingly for no reason. In Sinusitis bacteria and viruses gather and multiply in the sinus cavities which prompts an immune response. This [...]
If you have ever had a pinched nerve or formally been diagnosed with stenosis, than you know the serious nature of the symptoms. Pain, tingling, and numbness can radiate down a specific nerve, creating consistent and repeatable suffering. The purpose of this blog post is to educate what it is, which types are most [...]
Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness in the joints. Arthritis can occur at nearly any age but is found more commonly in people over 50 as well as those whom use their bodies a great deal. Arthritis can occur anywhere in the body and while many people will seek out traditional medical solutions, doctors [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
