Many people have felt the odd sensations of prickling or numbness at times and perhaps brushed it off as nothing. But these sensations, along with burning or stabbing feelings, can escalate eventually causing extreme pain and in rare cases, even paralysis. So what is it? It may be Nerve Entrapment … [Read more...] about How Chiropractic Neurology Turned One Celebrity's Life Around
Childhood Migraines… Do You Know the Signs?
Migraines in children are a very common occurrence, but sometimes even the child doesn’t know that a migraine is what they are experiencing. Much more than a headache, migraines can affect every part of one’s life, making it difficult to focus on school, socialize with their peers or just have good … [Read more...] about Childhood Migraines… Do You Know the Signs?
Can Bioelectronics Really Replace Drug Therapies?
An in-depth and very interesting article published by the New York Times, “Can the Nervous System Be Hacked?”, shares the efforts of neurosurgeon and Feinstein Institute president, Kevin Tracey to uncover the link between the nervous system and the immune system. More specifically, his work led to … [Read more...] about Can Bioelectronics Really Replace Drug Therapies?
"Ice Bucket" Challenge Shines Light on ALS
From Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to our neighbors' front lawn, it seems people everywhere are taking the ALS "ice bucket" challenge in an effort to raise awareness and money to help fight ALS. Raising more than $100 million to date, the challenge has been a huge success for the ALS Association, … [Read more...] about "Ice Bucket" Challenge Shines Light on ALS
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
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