The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, beginning in the lower back, going through the buttocks and down the leg. That the nerve is compressed or inflamed, the condition is known as sciatica and it hurts! Characterized by mild to severe pain, burning, tingling and numbness, sciatica can … [Read more...] about Sciatica and You… What You Need to Know
A Pain in Your Neck?
If you’ve ever woken up with pain or stiffness in your neck, you are not alone. By some estimates, nearly half of American workers suffer from some degree of neck pain. Although neck pain usually improves in a few days and is rarely an indicator of anything serious, there are some things that are … [Read more...] about A Pain in Your Neck?
Suriving Summer with Chronic Pain
If you ever heard someone say that they can predict a change in the weather based on a change in the pain level in their bodies, you may have wondered if there is indeed a connection between pain and the weather. Or you may be the one who experiences those changes, subtle or otherwise, as the … [Read more...] about Suriving Summer with Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain and Chiropractic Neurology
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 76.2 million people, that’s one in every four Americans, have suffered from chronic pain.Chronic pain is defined as any pain that last longer than three months. In a healthy individual, pain should cease after the underlying cause … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain and Chiropractic Neurology
Traveling with a Neurological Condition
It is officially summertime and for many people that means fun in the sun, vacations and travel. While many people give little thought to preparations beyond the basics like transportation, lodging and entertainment, people with neurological conditions have to put a bit more thought into their … [Read more...] about Traveling with a Neurological Condition
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month!
If you are connected on social media, and really who isn’t these days, you might be seeing a lot of purple this month in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which is officially recognized in the month of June. … [Read more...] about June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month!
Parkinson’s Disease and the Path to Increasing Awareness
Once a little understood condition, Parkinson’s disease affects more than one million Americans today. With more people joining the fight against the disease and working to further awareness, advances in the management and treatment of Parkinson’s continues to grow. To that end, there is now … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s Disease and the Path to Increasing Awareness
Brain Health And You
The brain is the most complex organ in the body and the most critical when it comes to remaining healthy. Our brains help us make sense of everything we do in life, from basic movement and concentration to logic, judgment and wisdom. Want to boost your brain health naturally? There are literally … [Read more...] about Brain Health And You
Vertigo and You… What You Need to Know
Dizziness, lightheadedness, a feeling of unsteadiness or even nausea... What may begin as a headache can quickly take on new symptoms and leave one feeling as though their world is spinning away. If you’ve experienced what seems like a headache and it has graduated into something more, you may be … [Read more...] about Vertigo and You… What You Need to Know