Approximately 76 million people suffer from chronic pain in the United States today. That is one in every four Americans. Lasting longer than 24 hours at a time, chronic pain contributes to a number of health concerns and is the number one reason for long-term disability today. Pain medicines can … [Read more...] about Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Is is a Migraine? How to Know.
If you have ever suffered from the intense throbbing, extreme sensitivity to light and sound and other debilitating symptoms that a migraine headache can bring, you probably would like to know what can cause such a severe headache and how to prevent them or lessen the painful effects. … [Read more...] about Is is a Migraine? How to Know.
Fall Prevention
Did you know that falling is the number one cause of injury among older Americans? The risk of falls is even higher for those who suffer from a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s disease, neuropathy, ALS (Lou Gherig’s disease) and others. There are several ways that you can lower the risk of … [Read more...] about Fall Prevention
Sciatica and You… What You Need to Know
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, beginning in the lower back, going through the buttocks and down the leg. That the nerve is compressed or inflamed, the condition is known as sciatica and it hurts! Characterized by mild to severe pain, burning, tingling and numbness, sciatica can … [Read more...] about Sciatica and You… What You Need to Know
A Pain in Your Neck?
If you’ve ever woken up with pain or stiffness in your neck, you are not alone. By some estimates, nearly half of American workers suffer from some degree of neck pain. Although neck pain usually improves in a few days and is rarely an indicator of anything serious, there are some things that are … [Read more...] about A Pain in Your Neck?
Suriving Summer with Chronic Pain
If you ever heard someone say that they can predict a change in the weather based on a change in the pain level in their bodies, you may have wondered if there is indeed a connection between pain and the weather. Or you may be the one who experiences those changes, subtle or otherwise, as the … [Read more...] about Suriving Summer with Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain and Chiropractic Neurology
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 76.2 million people, that’s one in every four Americans, have suffered from chronic pain.Chronic pain is defined as any pain that last longer than three months. In a healthy individual, pain should cease after the underlying cause … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain and Chiropractic Neurology
Traveling with a Neurological Condition
It is officially summertime and for many people that means fun in the sun, vacations and travel. While many people give little thought to preparations beyond the basics like transportation, lodging and entertainment, people with neurological conditions have to put a bit more thought into their … [Read more...] about Traveling with a Neurological Condition
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month!
If you are connected on social media, and really who isn’t these days, you might be seeing a lot of purple this month in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which is officially recognized in the month of June. … [Read more...] about June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month!