In the days following the sad news around the suicide of comedian and actor, Robin Williams, many health issues came to light including the fact that he had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. … [Read more...] about Understanding Parkinson's Disease
How Long Term Stress Really Effects Our Brains
There is no doubt that everyone experiences stress from time to time. We live in a fast-paced world, always on the go and the demands of work and family can feel tremendous. Our brain is wonderfully adept at handling stress in the short-term rather perfectly. But what happens to our brain when we … [Read more...] about How Long Term Stress Really Effects Our Brains
Help for Sleep Apnea Through Chiropractic Neurology
Sleep disorders are among the most commonly reported health problems in the US today. In fact, at least 40 million people suffer from sleep disorders ranging from insomnia to more serious conditions such as sleep apnea. Potentially serious in nature, sleep apnea is a chronic health problem that is … [Read more...] about Help for Sleep Apnea Through Chiropractic Neurology
TMJ: The Brain-Body Connection
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the lower jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. More common in women than men, there are an estimated 10 million people who suffer from TMJ in the United States today and … [Read more...] about TMJ: The Brain-Body Connection
Shedding New Light on Scoliosis and Treatment Plans
Scoliosis is a condition that most people are somewhat aware of from a young age. For many years, elementary age children have been tested for scoliosis in school. And while the testing is typical in school age children, scoliosis can affect people of all ages including into adulthood. While … [Read more...] about Shedding New Light on Scoliosis and Treatment Plans
Repeated Concussions: What are the Long Term Effects?
Concussions are the number one most common type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and although it is considered a milder form of TBI, it can have serious symptoms and affects on the brain. Many professional athletes have gone into early retirement due to repeated concussions and there are more studies … [Read more...] about Repeated Concussions: What are the Long Term Effects?
Long Term Drug Therapies Can Lead to Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy, or damage to the peripheral nervous system, is often a painful and debilitating condition that afflicts an estimated 20 million Americans. Diabetics account for a whopping 68%, or nearly 14 million, of the patients who struggle with this condition. While diabetic peripheral … [Read more...] about Long Term Drug Therapies Can Lead to Peripheral Neuropathy
Help for the Most Common Sports Injury Today: Runner's Knee
Throughout the month of April we have been discussing the most common sports injuries. Today, we take a closer look at Runner’s Knee, the number one most common sports injury today. Lending to its nickname, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) or Runner’s knee, is common among runners because the … [Read more...] about Help for the Most Common Sports Injury Today: Runner's Knee
Caring for Shoulder Pain
So far this month we have taken a look at two of the top 10 most common sports injuries; tennis elbow and ankle sprain. Today we are going to examine the second most common sports injury, shoulder or rotator cuff injuries, and the causes and treatments available. … [Read more...] about Caring for Shoulder Pain