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.
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
Holiday Headaches? Stress Relief for Migraine Sufferers
The holidays are filled with family, friends, all the joys of the season but also stress. Unfortunately for the more than 28 million people in the US who suffer from migraine headaches, the added stress of trying to get everything done, entertain, travel and keep up with normal daily life can … [Read more...] about Holiday Headaches? Stress Relief for Migraine Sufferers
Migraine Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
If you have ever suffered through the symptoms that accompany most migraine headaches, you know when one is coming on and you probably have some go to treatments that you hope will work. In the past, many migraine sufferers came in the form of an over the counter pill or a prescription medication. … [Read more...] about Migraine Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
Could The Pain in Your Head Signal Diabetes?
It has been known for many years that Type 2 Diabetes has an adverse effect on our brains and now, new studies are showing that Type 2 Diabetes is also linked to the loss of brain matter. And the brain’s gray matter, where the organ’s neurons are located, appears to be where the greatest loss … [Read more...] about Could The Pain in Your Head Signal Diabetes?
Traumatic Brain Injury is on the Rise: What You Should Know
The incidence of Traumatic Brain Injuries is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control, emergency room visits for Traumatic Brain Injury rose by a whopping 70 percent between 2001 and 2010, and accounted for 2.5 million ER visits in 2010 alone. An increase in the number of people … [Read more...] about Traumatic Brain Injury is on the Rise: What You Should Know