Pain is a big problem in America. Of the 238 million adults in America, approximately 116 million suffer from chronic pain (1, 2, 3). The majority of pain and its suffering are musculoskeletal, and is quantified by body region as follows (4): Lower-Back Pain 28.1% Knee Pain 19.5% Severe Headache 16.1% Neck Pain 15.1% Shoulder […]
Not All Shoulder Pain Is Caused By a Rotator Cuff Tear
One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is a rotator cuff (RC) tear. To determine just how common this is, one study looked at a population of 683 people regardless of whether or not they had shoulder complaints. There were 229 males and 454 females for a total of 1,366 shoulders. (The participants’ […]
Can Damaged Nerves Regenerate?
Previously, we discussed how herniated disks can resorb all by themselves, especially large herniated disks. But what about a damaged nerve—can it self-repair too? First, it’s important to realize that damage can occur when enough pressure is applied to any living tissue. The anatomy of our nerves includes many micro-structures such as the blood vessels […]
What Is Cervical Spondylosis?
Cervical spondylosis (CS) is another term for osteoarthritis (OA) of the neck. It is a common, age-related condition that you will probably develop if you live long enough. Or, if you suffered a neck injury as a youth, it can develop within five to ten years of the injury, depending on the severity. It is […]
A Brief Look at Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash is an injury to the soft-tissues of the neck often referred to as a sprain or strain. Because there are a unique set of symptoms associated with whiplash, doctors and researchers commonly use the term “whiplash associated disorders” or WAD to describe the condition. WAD commonly occurs as a result of a car crash, […]
Neck Pain, The Eyes, and The Ears (Balance)
The Posterior Cervical Sympathetic Syndrome The Syndrome of Barre-Lieou The blood flows to the brain through two arterial systems: Anterior Circulation (branches from the internal carotid arteries) Posterior Circulation (branches from the vertebral arteries) The dividing line between the Anterior and Posterior circulation of the brain is the Posterior Communicating Arteries. The diameter of […]
How Important is Sleep?
Do you frequently feel sleepy throughout the day? Do you doze off soon after you sit down? Do you feel “restored” when you wake up in the morning? How much sleep is REALLY needed and how important is it? Let’s take a look… The short answer is that sleep is REALLY important! Prior to the […]
What Are Whiplash-Associated Headaches?
Whiplash and headaches are a very common duo that frequently occur after motor vehicle collisions. The good news is that most headaches that arise immediately following a head injury (or shortly thereafter) usually improve after minutes or days. But unfortunately for some, these headaches may persist over the longer term and even become a permanent […]
Neck Pain and Sinusitis – What’s the Connection?
The connection between our sinuses and headaches is well established, but what about the relationship between neck pain and our sinuses? Is there a connection? Sinusitis is very common in the spring when pollen counts are high and times when the cold and flu are rampant. It usually manifests with a clear runny nose and […]
What Happens When a Knee Injury Occurs?
Have you ever wondered what actually happens when a player on your favorite sports team has a knee injury? Why is this so common, and why is the knee more vulnerable than the ankle or hip? One reason is simple anatomy. Unlike the hip, the knee doesn’t have a deep socket, meaning there is less […]
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