Meniere’s Disease was first described by Prosper Meniere in 1861. Dr. Meniere was a French physician who focused on diseases of the ear after securing the position of physician-in-chief at the Institute for Deaf-Mutes in Paris. Dr. Meniere died in 1862 at the age of 63. Meniere’s disease is a disease of the inner ear, […]
Whiplash – Important Points to Know!
What Is It? Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues in the neck including ligaments, joint capsules, muscles and their tendons, and intervertebral disks. It can also involve the nervous system tissues in more severe cases, result in radiating arm pain. How does it happen? During a car crash, most commonly a rear-end collision. […]
Neck Pain – Non-Surgical Treatment Options
There are many treatment options for those suffering from neck pain. For example, with conventional medical care, the family doctor will usually prescribe a muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, and/or pain killer to help patients through episodes of acute neck pain. However, many patients with neck pain have been through the process of treatments associated with medications […]
Posttraumatic Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) has a long reputation for being a controversial diagnosis. Some healthcare providers (HCPs) feel FM is a legitimate condition that warrants treatment and research while others feel it’s a “garbage can diagnosis” that HCPs throw patients into when they’re not sure what diagnostic label to use to describe a patient’s condition. Regardless of […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – “Fact Sheet”
What is it? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve is “pinched” as it passes through the carpal tunnel. What are the symptoms? CTS symptoms include numbness, tingling, or a half asleep sensation into the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers. This is often worse at night due to the wrist being bent during […]
Missed Work Because of Back Pain?
“I can’t believe how much my low back hurts! I don’t know if I can go to work with it like this!” Does this sound familiar? Have you ever missed work because of low back pain? Well, if you have, then you’re certainly not alone! In fact, over 80% of the general population seeks some […]
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Perhaps the best reference book pertaining to the jaw is the 1991 text by Andrew Kaplan, DMD and Leon Assael, DMD, titled Temporomandibular Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment (1). This book has 31 distinguished contributing authors, 35 chapters, and 754 pages. Dr. Kaplan’s credentials include: Director, Temporomandibular Disorder/Facial Pain Clinic, The Mount Sinai HospitalAssistant Clinical Professor, […]
10 Facts About Whiplash
In a series of recent low speed rear impact crash tests with human volunteers, researchers found the threshold for cervical spine soft tissue injury was 5 mph. Other reports have shown that crashed cars can often withstand collision speeds of 10 mph or more without sustaining damage. Thus: the concept of “no crush, no cash” […]
Does Diet Make a Difference with Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex condition that includes widespread muscle and joint pain, where everything seems to ache and is associated with severe exhaustion and fatigue. It affects up to 4% of the population (woman > men), with no known cause and no known cure. With these facts, it’s not surprising that many sufferers have […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – Exercise Options
Because carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a “cumulative trauma” condition where repetitive motion results in overuse and subsequent injury to multiple areas in the upper extremities, there are many exercise options for patients with CTS. Most exercises address the forearm, wrist, and hand as well as the neck, shoulder, and elbow, depending on the extent […]
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