12 Common Causes of the Average Headache
Home Common Causes Of Headaches Although they are infrequently a symptom of a more serious condition, the average headache can be distracting and can interfere with your ability to perform your everyday activities. Below are twelve common causes of headaches and some information that can help you to manage and prevent them. 1. Stress Stress is […]
Understanding TMJ Disorder (Lockjaw)
Home The pain, discomfort, and dysfunction that accompany TMJ Disorder (TMJD) can hamper quality of life, and unfortunately, more than 10 million Americans suffer from this condition. Women tend to suffer from TMJD more than men, and those who are younger more than those who are older. TMJD can make everyday activities such as eating and speaking […]
Understanding Shoulder Pain
Home Shoulder Pain and Anatomy The shoulders are one of the body’s most active joints. We use them when playing sports, when, doing various household chores, and in the most simple tasks such as scratching our backs. Because the shoulder play such a central role in movement, they are one of the most common sites […]
Understanding Back Pain
Home Back Pain Back Pain is a common complaint, affecting up to 70% of adults in their lifetimes. Regardless of age, it’s significantly more common among adults aged between 35 and 55. Research shows that back pain may be painful and uncomfortable. Back pain can cause a significant physical and emotional drain on an individual […]
Causes of Neck Pain and Treatment Options
Home Neck pain is a common complaint across the country, and is particularly prevalent among those who work in sedentary conditions. Most of the time, neck pain is temporary and is not a cause for alarm. However, when pain continues for an extended period of time, or you find yourself unable to find relief, it […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding the Condition and Empowering Those Affected
Home Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death among adults in the United States, and almost two-thirds of Americans with the disease are women. About 5.7 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. As life expectancy increases in the United States, individuals are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s during their lifetimes. According to […]
Diagnosing and Managing Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Home Overview Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain disorder, characterized by widespread muscle pain and tenderness and frequently accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, mood issues and cognitive difficulties. The literal translation of fibromyalgia is “pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons.” The pain caused by fibromyalgia can be profound, chronic, and widespread in the body. It can […]
How Radiofrequency Ablation Can Help Treat Back Pain
Home Back Pain Back pain commonly results from injury, compression, or misalignment of joints in the back. Facet joints connect the back’s vertebrae, guiding their range of motion and allowing movement such as bending over and extending the back. The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum bone of the lower back with the pelvis. When either facet joints or the sacroiliac […]
The Versatility of Botox in Treating Medical Conditions
Home Botox was once most commonly associated with cosmetic uses since Botulinum Toxin partially paralyzes facial muscles, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. In recent years however, the unique properties of this medication have been further studied revealing a multiplicity of therapeutic uses. Botox injections are now an increasingly widespread component of physicians’ toolbox for treating a host […]
Childhood ADHD & Learning Issues: An Interview with Dr. Pascal Saremsky
Home Up to 1 in 10 American children may be affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and even more when including other learning and behavioral issues or Learning Disabilities (LD) like Dyslexia. This can be greatly frustrating for both the children affected and their parents. Managing these issues can be complicated by the fact […]
