For most people: a headache is a headache. When your head hurts, it’s called a headache, plain and simple. However, it may interest you to know that there are many different types of headaches that can all cause different symptoms. For example: Migraine headaches often affect only one side of the head and are usually [...]
Let’s face it: we live in a stressful time. Political lines are now drawn more sharply than ever, our jobs are extremely demanding, and it can be easy to despair when watching even a few minutes of the news. But while there are often few things we can do to eliminate the causes of our [...]
Plantar fasciitis is an extremely common cause of heel pain that affects millions of people each year. But many other causes of heel pain may be responsible for a specific patient’s symptoms. Depending on the underlying cause of your heel pain, you might benefit from an orthotic, a joint manipulation, specific exercises, a combination of [...]
Have you been struggling with nagging, irritating pain in your low back and buttocks? If so, you may be experiencing SI joint irritation. This debilitating condition can cause pain, gait problems, and a whole host of other issues. But where can you turn for help? You probably don’t want to consider any surgeries, and you [...]
After a certain age, arthritis plays a role in nearly every instance of pain that a person suffers from. But while arthritis is extremely prevalent and may be an inevitable consequence of aging, it’s important to point out that arthritis sufferers have options to treat their symptoms. In this article, we will briefly review the [...]
The winter season is often filled with many exciting holiday traditions. With these festive gatherings come joy, laughter, and great memories year after year. But for some people, the holidays can be a source of extreme stress and sadness. For those that have lost a loved one, this time of year can bring with it [...]
Asthma is a scary condition that affects many children and adults around the world. Similarly, allergies, which can range in severity from life-threatening to mildly irritating, plague people of all ages, all across the globe. Traditionally, these conditions are treated through the use of medications that may be administered orally, through an inhaler, or via [...]
Ear infections are a horrible process for children to have to go through and for parents to have to witness. Luckily these painful afflictions will, in many cases, resolve without any intervention. Your child’s body is fully capable of dealing with the pathogens that cause ear infections if it is only given a chance to [...]
The piriformis muscle is a relatively small structure that runs deep to the gluteus maximus muscle and sits atop the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg. As a result of its position, tightness, and dysfunction in this muscle can “pinch” the sciatic nerve leading to pain, numbness, and weakness affecting the [...]
Shoulder pain can quickly make everyday tasks difficult. You might go to reach that jar sitting on the top shelf in your kitchen, only to be met with aches and pain. However, immobilization of the shoulder isn’t often recommended, since this can actually lead to worse issues such as a frozen shoulder. So, what can [...]
