Trigeminal Neuralgia and the Upper Cervical Spine: A Natural Treatment Option Trigeminal neuralgia is a debilitating condition causing intense facial pain. Research suggests the upper cervical spine may play a critical role in its onset and treatment. Understanding this connection provides hope for patients searching for solutions. What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized…
Best Pillow for my Neck: Finding the Right Support for a Pain-Free Sleep If you experience neck pain, finding a good pillow can be one of the most challenging endeavors. Part of the reason is that there is no such thing as a perfect pillow. People can spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on…
How the Upper Neck Can Contribute to Autoimmune Diseases in the Brain Autoimmune diseases can be debilitating, affecting various parts of the body, including the brain. One area that has garnered attention in the study of these diseases is the upper neck, or craniocervical junction (CCJ). The CCJ is a critical area where the base…
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: An Autoimmune Condition of the Central Nervous System Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune condition that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS). This debilitating disease is characterized by the degeneration of neural tissue, which can be identified through MRI scans. Patients with MS experience a variety of sudden and strange…
The 5 Things You Need to Know About Chiari Malformation A Chiari malformation occurs when a portion of the brainstem descends below the normal space inside your skull and into your spinal canal. Imagine a balloon with a piece of string attached. The balloon represents your brain, and the string is your spinal cord. If…
The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a functional neurological disorder. It is characterized by full-body pain, weakness, brain fog and chronic fatigue. Fibromyalgia is also a diagnosis of exclusion. This means that the symptoms are 100% real – it is NOT all just in your head! – BUT that…
What to do if your Baby is Breast Feeding on One Side Only? Breast feeding on one side only is a common phenomenon in newborns and infants. It is a sign that your baby can have troubles turning their head to one side. If so, this is an issue that can often be resolved with…
What to know about Toe Walking Toe walking is a common but abnormal condition that most commonly appears during early childhood. It associated with a variety of neurological and brain developmental disorders. Toe walking is causes by dysfunction of the proprioceptive system. Proprioception is the body’s internal sense of balance and coordination. The major players…
Pediatric Scoliosis – A Neck problem in Disguise Pediatric scoliosis is an abnormal sideways spinal curve that develops during childhood. The question is “Why?” From a medical standpoint, physical therapy, bracing and even surgery are all common treatment options for pediatric scoliosis. However, there may be another option. Research shows that the origin of pediatric…
Colic, Birth Trauma & the Neck Colic in a newborn or infant is NOT normal. And it is NOT something that kids just “grow out of” either. Babies cry for a reason: hungry, scared, wet diaper, etc. So when a baby cries for hours on end, something is wrong. One of the most commonly misdiagnosed…