Balance disorders are among the most common reasons that older patients seek medical treatment. However, balance disorders are not just a problem in old age, statistics show that more than one in 20 children and adolescents also suffers from balance disorders. In patients of all ages, balance … [Read more...] about Common balance disorders and treatment through Chiropractic Neurology
Breathing-Take Control of your Brain and pH.
Breathing: How to take control of your Brain and Blood Dr. Jonathan Arkin One of the worst stressors to our health is the concept of pH imbalance. If we go back to science class in school, we will recall the idea of homeostasis. Our blood is supposed to remain in a … [Read more...] about Breathing-Take Control of your Brain and pH.
Vertigo and Trigger Points… An Often-Overlooked Relationship
Characterized by extreme dizziness, lightheadedness, a feeling of unsteadiness or even nausea, vertigo brings on the feeling of motion where there isn’t any. Affecting somewhere between 20-30% of the population, it is one of the most common medical complaints that doctors hear from patients today. … [Read more...] about Vertigo and Trigger Points… An Often-Overlooked Relationship
POTS: The Journey to Diagnosis
Super Bowl winning quarterback and MVP Nick Foles is widely known for his accomplishments on the football field. Lesser known is his work to gain awareness and further the research for treatment of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, known as POTS. Sometimes called “the most common condition … [Read more...] about POTS: The Journey to Diagnosis
BBPV: What You Need To Know About Positional Vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or BPPV is the most common form of peripheral vertigo, accounting for approximately 20%-30% of diagnosed vertigo cases. Marked by sudden, short bursts of spinning sensations, BBPV's symptoms are generally considered mild. However, patients suffering from BBPV … [Read more...] about BBPV: What You Need To Know About Positional Vertigo
A New Type of Vertigo Has Emerged…
Dizziness, lightheadedness, sensations of rocking or spinning when perfectly still… all of these and more are symptoms of vertigo. Self-induced vertigo, often experienced by children by spinning around, lasts only a few minutes but other, spontaneous types of vertigo can last for hours or even days. … [Read more...] about A New Type of Vertigo Has Emerged…
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): Managing Your Symptoms
We've all experienced dizziness or lightheadedness after standing up too quickly. While periodic vertigo is common, if the sensation occurs frequently or becomes increasingly more severe, it may a sign of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Often referred to as POTS, Postural Orthostatic … [Read more...] about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): Managing Your Symptoms
Vertigo and You… What You Need to Know
Dizziness, lightheadedness, a feeling of unsteadiness or even nausea... What may begin as a headache can quickly take on new symptoms and leave one feeling as though their world is spinning away. If you’ve experienced what seems like a headache and it has graduated into something more, you may be … [Read more...] about Vertigo and You… What You Need to Know
Could You Be Experiencing A Balance Disorder?
Balance Disorders affect nearly 90 million Americans each year, is the second most common complaint heard in doctors’ offices and the number one health complaint of patients over the age of 70. There are more than a dozen balance, or vestibular, disorders though some are more common that others. … [Read more...] about Could You Be Experiencing A Balance Disorder?