Finding Relief from Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the term used when referring to the curvature of the spine. While the spine has a natural curve to it, if it is looked at from behind no curve should be visible. Many cases of scoliosis go undiagnosed. It is vital to find scoliosis as soon as it begins in order to care for it properly. A simple [...]
Reasons for Back Pain and Where to Find Help
One major complaint of back pain is due to sciatica. Sciatica is an irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. This nerve is the largest in the body, and the reason it causes back pain is that it runs from the spine into the lower back and branches off into each leg. The area that is being affected determines which [...]
All About Whiplash in San Diego, CA
What exactly is whiplash? This is the term used to describe an injury to the neck due to a forceful, rapid back-and-forth motion of the head, similar to the cracking of a whip. This motion can move the upper neck vertebrae out of normal position. Two million people in the United States get whiplash every year. Whiplash most generally occurs [...]
Can a New Patch Cure Migraines?
Relieving migraines can be a real problem. About 37 million Americans suffer from migraines. They are each as unique as the person that has them. What works for one person, often does not work for the next person. The general relief protocol is to focus on relieving the symptoms after a migraine has started. Some medications do claim to prevent [...]
Meniere’s Disease—What It Is and How to Treat It Naturally
Meniere’s disease is a vestibular condition that affects the inner ear. Symptoms of Meniere’s disease include vertigo, tinnitus, fullness in the ear, and temporary hearing loss. When a Meniere’s attack is severe enough to cause a person to fall, it is referred to as a drop attack. While Meniere’s can manifest at any age, the majority of patients suffer their [...]
When is a Headache a Migraine?
If a person experiences a severe headache, he may automatically assume it is a migraine, and it may be. However, there are a number of different headaches that can produce severe head pain. Let’s take a closer look at migraines and see exactly what they are.  About Migraines The National Headache Foundation estimates that 28 million of those living [...]