Kids love their sports for many reasons… The skills, both social and physical, learned through team and individual sports are great character builders and allow for camaraderie and a healthy outlet of energy and competitive nature. As kids get more and more skilled in their respective sports, the … [Read more...] about Kids and Concussions
Carpal Tunnel: The Facts
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of the hand and arm that is characterized by pain, tingling and other problems in the hand due to pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Bound by ligaments, the carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway located on the palm side of the wrist. Running from the … [Read more...] about Carpal Tunnel: The Facts
When Head Pain Signals Something More
There are several causes for pain that affects the head and face. Headaches and migraines typically respond to medications but more severe disorders are resistant to drugs. Occipital and Trigeminal Neuralgia are two causes of severe head pain that have shown to be resistant to drug therapies, … [Read more...] about When Head Pain Signals Something More
Traumatic Brain Injury: What You Need to Know
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, has been a hot topic as of late. Sports related TBI's and those attributed to combat-related injury have been widely discussed in the media, leading to much needed increased awareness on the subject. However, not many people realize that TBI is also a very common … [Read more...] about Traumatic Brain Injury: What You Need to Know
Can Light Be Used to Treat Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent conditions in the United States today. In fact, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, chronic pain effects more than 76 million people in US today, that's more than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. The most common cause of … [Read more...] about Can Light Be Used to Treat Chronic Pain?
Can Proper Nutrition Slow Mental Decline?
There is no shortage of fad diets today. From low carb to Paleo to diets based on your blood type, there is something that appeals to just about everyone. But what if one of these diets could actually slow the rate at which your brain ages? That is what one diet, affectionately known as the MIND … [Read more...] about Can Proper Nutrition Slow Mental Decline?
Living Well with a Neurological Disease
For people who suffer from chronic neurological diseases, living with the symptoms of the disease is difficult enough, but many also find that they are plagued with depression, anxiety and sleep disorders to name a few things. While finding a cure for the disease is the optimal goal, for these … [Read more...] about Living Well with a Neurological Disease
Advances in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
In the United States today, it is estimated that nearly 12,500 people experience spinal cord injuries each year. A whopping 80% of those cases are males and in the last 40 years, the average age of those experiencing spinal cord injuries has risen from 29 to 42. While automobile accidents are the … [Read more...] about Advances in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
Stress Management… The Key to Well Being
Stress… Though highly subjective and different for everyone, we all know some of the characteristic responses that stress can trigger from headaches and teeth grinding to stuttering, light headedness, insomnia and difficulty making decisions. Stress can be especially harmful to those who suffer from … [Read more...] about Stress Management… The Key to Well Being