Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center

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Technological Advances Helping Phantom Limb Pain Sufferers

Phantom limb pain, or pain that feels like it is coming from a body part that is no longer there, was once thought to be a purely psychological phenomenon. Excruciating at times, the pain can be stabbing or shooting, squeezing or even burning in nature. Phantom limb pain should not be confused with … [Read more...] about Technological Advances Helping Phantom Limb Pain Sufferers

Drug-Free Alternatives Help Chronic Pain Suffering

In the United States today it is estimated that more than 33 million Americans ages 12 and older have misused prescription opiate drugs. That astounding figure has risen from 29 million in just five years, and each year nearly 50,000 ER visits are due to opiate drugs. In addition, nearly 1 in 12 … [Read more...] about Drug-Free Alternatives Help Chronic Pain Suffering

Understanding Dystonia – Part Two

Last week, we touched on the common movement disorder Dystonia, that causes muscles to spasm involuntarily due to a malfunction in the the neurological mechanism that relaxes muscles when they are not in use. While part one of this two-part post on Dystonia outlined the various forms and signs of … [Read more...] about Understanding Dystonia – Part Two

Understanding Dystonia – Part One

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes muscles to spasm involuntarily due to a malfunction in the the neurological mechanism that relaxes muscles when they are not in use. The often repetitive and twisting movements can result in irregular and awkward posture and even pain, ranging from mild to … [Read more...] about Understanding Dystonia – Part One

New Hope for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common, and alarming, health problem in the United States today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1.7 million people suffer from traumatic brain injury annually. About 75% of these cases are concussions or other forms … [Read more...] about New Hope for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

Chronic Pain Relief: No Drugs Required

Click here to view ABC's Nighline Special on This Topic Imagine living with chronic pain so severe that you have to wear sunglasses 24 hours a day or cannot hug your loved ones or walk more than a few feet without stumbling. Pain that severe is a reality for many and millions more suffer from some … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain Relief: No Drugs Required