Debilitating migraines and tension headaches are experienced by 38 million Americans. Yet, for many sufferers their treatment completely ignores the root cause of their symptoms — TMD. TMD (temporomandibular disorder) is a condition in which the upper and lower jaw are misaligned, a physical ailment that is not obvious to the layman and often goes …
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Suicide often follows depression when it goes unchecked. Depression is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. “Recent data suggest that ketamine, given intravenously, might be the most important breakthrough in antidepressant treatment in decades,” according to Dr. Thomas Insel, the former Director of …
Life can certainly be painful. Approximately one-third of Americans report they feel aches and pains “very often” or “often”— more than people in any other country, according to a new National Bureau of Economic Research survey titled, “Unhappiness and Pain in Modern America.” While some pain will have us rushing to the emergency room, other …
Nearly 25 million Americans experience daily physical discomfort, according to the National Institutes of Health, which can affect mood, mobility and quality of life. Researchers are identifying new ways to promote nerve health and comfort by inhibiting inflammatory compounds in nerve cells, and at the same time, encouraging healthy neurotransmitter levels in the brain. Experts …
Wear Your Pain Away With AlignMed So many of us live in pain, for one reason or the other. The more we neglect it, the more we experience pain. This can be particularly true as we age. The traditional medical profession has been taught to prescribe medications of various levels, to perform a therapy designed …
Gamechanger CP Intensives @ Step by Step How a SHIRT changed a life Parents, children, teens and adults with CP as well as therapist are often overwhelmed by the multitude of motor problems they face and do not know where to start their intervention. At Step by Step Intensives, we always start by giving support …
Only 7% of people see their dentist regularly every six months. And that most people don’t ever visit the dentist until they feel acute pain. On this edition of Late Night Health, Dr. Sam Low will let you know why that may be too late. We’ll find how your teeth and gums are linked to …
Whether you are sore after starting a new workout routine or you pulled something carrying groceries, everyone deals with muscle or joint pain at some point. A national survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) concluded that over half of Americans experience muscle or joint pain daily. Neck, back, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows. …
Myofascial Release not only treats the physical components of trauma and injury, it also can unlock and release stored emotional aspects of trauma which contribute to pain. When we encounter traumatic or dangerous events, we either stay and fight or we run to save our lives as a defense mechanism. Most people are familiar with …
By Bill Case, PT – Author of “Stand Tall – Don’t Fall” It is reported by the NCOA (National Council on Aging) that 1 out of 4 adults over 65 years of age will fall this year. Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for injuries related to a fall …