What is TMJ? – November is National TMJ Awareness Month (part 1 of 3) Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ or TMD) refers to a set of conditions that causes pain in the area of the jaw and problems using the jaw which affects your ability to speak, eat, and chew. “TMJ” stands for Temporomandibular Joint, or […]
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Pain of any kind, at any age, is a sign that something isn’t right. Pain is the way your body signals that a limit has been reached or a problem has developed. Since we can adapt, minor aches and pains are often shrugged off. While they may go away, if the underlying problem remains unattended,
Imagine balancing a 12 lb. bowling ball on the tips of your fingers. All day long. That is just one of many things your neck must do. Your neck and shoulders work hard. Even the smallest deviation in the alignment of the bones of your neck can cause pain and reduced head and neck movements. Activities
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Headache Treatment and Prevention If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. Headaches are more common in adults, although they can develop at any time in life. Approximately 4 out
