Beginning the Whiplash Healing Process at Home So, perhaps you were recently in an auto accident or you suffered another type of accident that resulted in whiplash. Now, you want to know what you can do to alleviate your pain. Well, you will definitely want to have an upper cervical chiropractor examine your upper neck vertebrae before too long. Though, …
Natural Fibromyalgia Relief
Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia can be a painful and debilitating disease. While the primary cause of the condition is still unknown, fibromyalgia is often, like chronic fatigue syndrome, diagnosed as being all in the head of the sufferer. The fact is that it may be more in your neck. Consider how upper cervical chiropractic may thus help with …
Focusing on the Source of Your Dizziness – Pt. 2
Understanding Vertigo and Disequilibrium Last week, we talked about the difference between Vertigo and Disequilibrium. We also talked about how both conditions are symptoms of underlying conditions, so it’s important to determine which of these conditions a person suffers from. Since we talked about Vertigo related conditions and diseases last week, this week we’ll talk about diseases and conditions you …
Focusing on the Source of Your Dizziness – Pt. 1
Understanding Vertigo and Disequilibrium So, you feel like everything is spinning, but you’re not moving. You’re not sure if you are experiencing Vertigo or disequilibrium. They are similar, but there are differences. Vertigo is the sensation of spinning when there is no movement. Disequilibrium is the sensation of falling, the floor tilting, or floating. Both of these conditions are symptoms …
Meniere’s Disease – Causes and Triggers
Do you suffer from Vertigo? Do you also hear constant ringing? If you said yes to both of those, your dizzy spells and ringing in your ears may be symptomatic of Meniere’s Disease. This condition is accompanied by fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear, and bouts of Vertigo. …
Everyday Triggers of Migraines-Headaches
Migraine Statistics Did you know 5% of all people have had a migraine by the age of 15? With age, that percentage increases, leading to an estimate by the National Headache Foundation that 28 million people in the U.S. experience migraines. No one is sure what causes migraines, but it seems they are often triggered by external factors. Knowing these …
Getting to the Root of Migraines
Migraines and your Brain If you suffer from migraines, it is due to abnormal brain activity. This abnormal brain activity is frequently related changes in cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) flow and blood flow in surrounding tissues. A frequent reason for this change in brain activity is a misalignment of the upper neck. Misalignments of the upper neck can lead to …
What you need to know about Concussions
If you recently experienced a sudden abrasion to the head, such as a car accident or a sports injury, there is a chance you have whiplash. Though, there is also a chance you suffered a concussion, and that is not something you should ignore. So, what is a concussion? It is a Mild Traumatic Brain …
Are Migraines Due to Upper Cervical Spinal Misalignments?
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you’re probably cringing at the thought of having a recurrence. Just a few of the symptoms presented by migraines include intense pain, extreme sensitivity to light and sound, feeling nauseated followed by vomiting. Quite a few migraine sufferers also experience numbness, a tingling sensation, visual disturbances, including auras and in some cases having difficulty …
Vertigo, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss and Upper Cervical Part 2
Ménière’s Disease Last time we looked at a condition called Ménière’s disease, which involves a triad of devastating symptoms including vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. Today were going to look at a natural, safe and gentle approach for people suffering with this condition. Recently Dr. Michael Burcon investigated the effects of upper cervical specific chiropractic management of one hundred and …
Vertigo, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss and Upper Cervical Part 1
Ménière’s Disease Meniere’s Disease is defined by www.mayoclinic.com as a disorder of the inner ear that causes spontaneous episodes of vertigo along with fluctuating hearing loss, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), and sometimes a feeling of fullness or pressure in your ear. Vertigo is the most distressing symptom of Meniere’s disease. Vertigo is a sensation of rotation or spinning, and …
Migraines and Sleep Problems
A new study in the Journal, Headache indicates a good night’s sleep may be extra-important for people who suffer from migraines, according to a Huffington post report. Researchers from the University of Mississippi found an association between bad quality sleep and frequency of headaches, as well as increased disability from headaches, among people who get migraines. Researchers compared students who …
Upper Cervical Chiropractic for Women With Fibromyalgia
Women With Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is the second most common musculoskeletal condition affecting more than 12 million Americans. Most of the affected patients (approximately 80%) are women between the age of 25 to 60. Fibromyalgia is frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Fibromyalgia symptoms include widespread joint pain and fatigue, depression, chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, numbness and tingling in the fingers and …