Meniere’s disease falls under the category of an inner ear condition. It was named after Prosper Meniere, a French doctor who discovered that it was actually a condition of the ear, rather than the brain (the popular theory at the time). He recognized there is a group of symptoms that accompanies this particular problem. They […]
Neck pain is an extremely common condition that can be difficult to deal with. At some point or another, it seems inevitable that everyone will experience the proverbial "crick" in the neck or some other type of neck pain or discomfort. The pain can be sharp or dull, it can radiate through the shoulders and […]
Migraines are a common complaint in today’s world. In fact, one out of every eight people suffers from headaches. Not only do they cause you physical pain and discomfort but they also interfere with your relationships, social interactions, and quality of life. Even your work may suffer while you are coping with migraines. If you […]
If you have endured an injury to your head or neck – such as whiplash, a sporting injury, or even a trip and fall – you can expect to see problems increase as you age, especially if it was not properly cared for. You may begin to develop such things as vertigo – a sensation […]
When one speaks of neck pain, it is not regarded as something extremely serious. However, it can be difficult to cope with, and it is vital to care for it properly as it may affect many other systems of the body. Women and men can both develop neck pain, with women being slightly more at […]
People around the globe seem to be experiencing more migraines than ever before. In America, 1 out of every 4 people have either chronic headaches (more than 15 days during a month) or migraines, and as many as 12 million see their family doctor because of headaches. The cost of caring for headaches is as […]
Meniere’s disease has vertigo as one of its major symptoms and is often referred to as idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops. This condition makes normal daily activities difficult during an attack. Many feel as if they can only dream about getting long-lasting relief. The most common symptoms associated with Meniere’s disease are: Tinnitus – a loud ringing […]
Neck pain is a common complaint it today’s world. There is now evidence to suggest that some of it may be brought about by the use of handheld and similar mobile devices. Think about the number of people you see looking at their cell phones with their eyes and heads tilted down. While these technological […]
Headaches seem to plague almost everyone at one time or another. They are put into two different categories – primary and secondary. What do these mean? Primary headaches: May be caused by lack of blood or oxygen to the brain due to nerve damage. Secondary headaches: These are caused by external factors in the environment, […]
Meniere’s disease symptoms can flare up at any time and make it difficult to carry out normal daily activities. This is because Meniere’s disease a vestibular condition – the system of the body that controls balance and spatial orientation. As a result, the symptoms include: Vertigo – A false sensation of movement Tinnitus – Ringing […]
