Shoulder pain can sneak up on a person. They may have no idea that an injury has occurred. After weeks or perhaps a few years of normal use, pain suddenly arrives. Many just “deal with it,” becoming accustomed to such pain as a part of life. Shoulder pain can have many causes. Knowing when an injury has occurred can prevent a person from joint pain due to misuse or overuse. Consider some of the following [Read More]
The Cerebellum is in charge of motor function. For many children with Autism, this part of the brain functions improperly. However, researchers are beginning to discover that the Cerebellum does more than just help out with motor skills. It is now believed that the Cerebellum plays an integral role in how other parts of the brain perform, such as areas of the brain that control cognitive abilities. It is now believed that the Cerebellum utilizes [Read More]
Trauma to the Head and Neck According to research done by the Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Group, trauma to the neck and/or head can be the cause of migraines and vertigo. Further research was done using an upright MRI that revealed the many problems caused by a misalignment in the vertebrae of the upper neck. In the report, it stated that: “A 54 year-old female patient entered the office with complaints of migraines 1-2 times [Read More]
What exactly is whiplash? Thinking about what the name indicates, we can imagine a whip being cracked. The motion that happens in that scenario is what basically what happens in our neck when we are in an auto accident in which we have been rear ended. Whiplash may cause you problems long after the car accident. It can leave long-lasting effects because it can damage the neck area, such as the ligaments that keep the [Read More]
Is there a chance you have suffered whiplash from a sports injury or a car accident? This occurs when your neck muscles become extended beyond their normal range of motion. Did you know that even if you were not knocked unconscious, there is a chance you still might have suffered a concussion? A concussion is a mild, but traumatic, brain injury that can change the way your brain functions. This can happen if a person [Read More]
More on Three Sports Greats In last week's blog, we talked about how boxing great Muhammed Ali, NHL Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg, and NBA legend Brian Grant of the Portland Trailblazers all suffered from Parkinson's disease. The interesting thing is that though those three suffer from Parkinson's Disease, none of them attribute their conditions to their chosen sport. The reason for that is because of research in recent years that's shown the definition of [Read More]
Parkinson's Disease Three former athletes who now suffer from Parkinson's Disease include NHL Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg, heavyweight champion Muhammed Ali, and NBA great Brian Grant. Each of these men suffered from repeated head and neck traumas that eventually resulted in Parkinson's Disease. While many people know what this debilitating disease is, they may not know exactly what is happening to the person who suffers from it. It's a chronic and degenerative neurological disorder [Read More]