Dizziness can affect anyone, at any time, and almost everyone seems to have had an experience with it. Maybe one stood up too quickly or turned his head in one direction too fast. Any of these things can bring about dizziness, problems with balance, visual distortions, and sensitivity to light. Many times this has to […]
Peripheral vertigo refers to vertigo causing conditions that relate to the inner ear. These are by far the most common causes of vertigo. Let’s look at a few of the underlying triggers of peripheral vertigo. Then we will discuss case studies that have revealed an effective alternative for care. Causes of Peripheral Vertigo Here are […]
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what connects your lower jaw to the skull. There are many reasons why a person can experience pain or discomfort in the TMJ, and the pain can be experienced in the joint itself or in the many muscles in the area that control the movements of the face and jaw. […]
Sciatica describes leg pain that radiates from the lower back through the buttocks and down the large sciatic nerve that branches off into the back of each leg. The pain can be felt anywhere along this nerve and generally only affects one side of the body. Bone spurs and herniated discs can be responsible for […]
Jaw pain is a common condition. Estimates state that as many as 10 million people may be affected in the US alone. While some may refer to their jaw pain as TMJ, that acronym stands for temporomandibular joint and just refers to the joint where the lower jaw meets the skull. Therefore, the condition is […]
After 150 years of research, it has finally been revealed that the underlying cause of Meniere’s disease is not hydrops. Research continued when it was realized that hydrops (excess fluid in the inner ear) only exists for some Meniere patients. However, a factor that has been revealed hundreds of times in a modern study is […]
Back pain is the #1 cause of disability earth-wide. Out of every 5 people, 4 will experience back pain at some point in their life. Those who suffer from it can vouch for the fact that is truly debilitating. It can make everyday tasks seem like huge mountains to climb. Let’s discuss some ways to […]
When someone says that they have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the first thing that may come to mind is that they are dealing with a tremendous amount of pain on a daily basis. While this is true and can extremely disabling, another issue that can bring distress to fibromyalgia sufferers is that of cognitive problems. […]
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders have been targeted by the chiropractic field for a number of years now. For example, a study involving 9 patients yielded beneficial results using an activator adjustment tool as a part of chiropractic care. This tool is used by general chiropractors to provide a gentler adjustment to sensitive parts of the […]
Disequilibrium and vertigo are two different conditions that are both often referred to as dizziness. However, these specific conditions are different symptoms, and knowing the difference can help you to provide a better list of symptoms for a health practitioner. Let’s take a closer look at what disequilibrium is. Disequilibrium and Vertigo Defined Disequilibrium means […]
