Migraine Phases and Ways to Find Comfort
Migraine headaches are primary headache disorders that include recurrent head pain ranging from moderate to severe. A few other symptoms are as follows: Throbbing or pulsating pain usually on only one side of the head Duration of 2 to 72 hours Nausea and vomiting Sensitivity to sound, smell, or light Pain that worsens with physical activity One-third of people have [...]
TMJ Pain? Looking at the Neck for Answers and Relief
TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint – a pair of joints located on either side of your face just in front of the ear that connects the mandible to the temporal bone of the skull. The term TMJD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, refers to the variety of conditions that can affect the jaw and cause pain, discomfort, and loss of [...]
One Solution for the Ten Most Common Sources of Back Pain
Back pain is probably one of the most ubiquitous health conditions across the globe. It is among the most common reasons for missed work days, visits to the doctor or E.R., and a leading cause of disability. Surely there are some very serious causes of back pain, such as heart attack or spinal fracture, but the majority of back pain [...]
Dizziness: Can Anything Help Stop the World from Moving?
Almost everyone has felt dizzy at one time or another even if it was just for a short time. As many as 35 percent of adults over the age of 40 have been diagnosed with a condition that has dizziness as one of its main symptoms. Dizziness is defined as the feeling of not being able to maintain your balance. [...]
Migraines: Warning Signs and Where to Find Reliable Help
Most people have had a headache at one time or another in their lives. However, have you ever suffered from migraines? No, they are not just really bad headaches. Rather, a severe pounding and throbbing headache is just one symptom. Migraines are debilitating and cause you to have to lie down in a cool, dark room until they finally go [...]
TMD: What Is It and Is Surgery a Good Option?
TMD is not one disorder but rather a group of conditions that are often quite painful. They impact the temporomandibular joint or TMJ joint (the main joint of the jaw) and the muscles that help with chewing and talking. TMD is seen to be more prevalent in women than in men. TMD is a little-understood condition, leaving researchers and those [...]