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Migraine pain and pregnancy hormones have a surprising relationship - generally 50-80% of pregnant migraine patients experience a reduction in attacks.

Two studies attempted to determine which risk factors are more likely to lead to musculoskeletal pain and headaches among workers.

Two studies attempted to determine which risk factors are more likely to lead to musculoskeletal pain and headaches among workers.

Those of us with problem Migraines and headaches can find ourselves actually dreading the holiday season. Let's see how to give some of that head pain the boot!

Vertigo isn’t a condition as such, but rather a symptom or sensation of dizziness or loss of balance. The room or environment around you may appear to be moving or spinning and you may feel like you are spinning yourself even though you are completely still. Vertigo can make you feel off balance, dizzy and nauseous
What Causes Vertigo?
There are numerous things that can cause the symptoms of vertigo such as migraines and conditions relating to the inner ear:
Migraines
A migraine…

Think of sugar as Goldilocks. Too much or too little can trigger unpleasant head pain. Here's how to get it *just right*.

Think a chiropractor just cracks your back and sends you on your way? Not true. A chiropractor’s goal is to not only to relieve pain but to keep you pain-free between adjustments. The spinal manipulations used to correct sublaxations (misalignments) of the spine can relieve painful pressure in your neck, back and head, but chiropractors know that to maintain wellness, you should follow these sim

How Can A Physical Therapist Help My Child
For some parents it can be scary at first when they get the news that their child needs to see a physical therapist. There is nothing at all to fear. We are your #1 ally in getting your child to be the best they can be.
Pediatric physical therapy focuses on kids from birth up to 18 years old. Treating kids over such a large age range can be tricky, but it is very fun!…

When dealing with an aching head, it's become so easy to pop some pills. If you're trying to steer clear of pain relievers, some of the best help can come from

Ordinary headaches are part of the normal human experience and there are many ways to get rid of a headache fast. Headaches that are severe, persistent or associated with other symptoms may signal other health problems. While most headaches are completely harmless, there are several major types to be aware of
The brain itself is insensitive to pain. Headache pain occurs either in the tissues covering…

Whiplash (or WAD – whiplash associated disorders) can be defined by a sudden movement of the head and neck beyond its normal range of motion resulting in pain and stiffness and less often, numbness and

Have you ever held on to something that you didn't want to? Maybe this "something" causes you stress or anger and prevents you from living a happy, fulfillin...

Like the name suggests, whiplash is an injury like none other – your head “whips” forward and back – too fast, too far, and in the end, far too painful. What can happen in the blink of an eye may have you blinking back tears of pain in the weeks that follow. Keep reading to …

As the authors of a recent study published in BMJ attest, society's red-haired members don't always get a fair shake. Hoary stereotypes, such as the idea that redheads are also hot heads, are mixed together with actual physiological differences — such as a heightened sensitivity to pain.

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, and as promised, I am writing a series of blogs to help educate others and bring awareness to traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
1. Our brains no longer work the same.
We have cognitive deficiencies that don't make sense, even to us. Some of us struggle to find the right word, while others can't remember what they ate for breakfast. People who don't understand, including some close to us, get annoyed with us and think we're being…

Sports medicine physician Jordan Metzl demonstrates how doing planks and jump squats and exercising with plyometrics can help back and knee pain.

It's not all in your head—the ancient treatment can alleviate chronic pain, help you sleep better, relieve allergies, and more.

Wear a well-fitting helmet as necessary while engaging in sports to protect yourself from a head injury. Know the symptoms of a head injury so your child can get the proper care
Loss of consciousness, or being dazed, confused or disoriented
Head and neck pain
Slurred speech
Seek emergency medical care if your child experiences these symptoms after an injury to the head. Even if he or she does not have any symptoms, closely watch for any problems over the next 24 hours.…

Have you been suffering from pain in your jaw, neck, or head? If you live in the Chicago area, there’s an important but rarely utilized trea...

But for all the wonderful things that our computers have brought us, there is one small downside
We are simply not built to spend long hours sitting at a desk. The ergonomics of computer use have some pretty serious consequences on our bodies.
Below are four different ways that prolonged use of the computer is hurting us, and what we can do about them.
1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
We perform the same tiny motions over and over while using a keyboard or mouse.…