The name chronic fatigue syndrome may actually do the condition some injustice as it so much more than feeling tired all the time. Some other symptoms besides tiredness afflicting chronic fatigue sufferers are: A feeling of achiness and overall pain Problems getting regular sleep Abnormal...
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Vertigo is one of the hallmark symptoms of Meniere's disease. Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears), a feeling of congestion in the ear, loss of hearing, and crippling vertigo. These vertigo attacks can be...
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It may seem strange, but the truth is that sciatica often begins in the neck area. While the effects are felt in the lower back, this is not the place of origin. Let’s take a deeper look at the lower back. The sciatic nerve starts in the spinal cord near the lower back region. It is made up of nerve roots that branch off of the lumbar spine protected by the five lowest vertebrae. The sciatic nerve goes from the lower back, through the buttocks, and extends down the back of each leg as far as the foot. Sciatica occurs when something irritates this nerve. It can be anywhere along the sciatic nerve and can be a very painful condition.
A basilar migraine is similar to a common migraine but comes with vertigo – the sensation of spinning. This can be extremely disabling and cause one to have to lie down until it passes. But more important than that, a basilar migraine can be a...
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A person dealing with vertigo may often feel as if the whole world is spinning. Vertigo either originates in the inner ear and is called peripheral vertigo or comes from a problem within the central nervous system. If the problem comes from the central nervous...
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A person dealing with vertigo may often feel as if the whole world is spinning. Vertigo either originates in the inner ear and is called peripheral vertigo or comes from a problem within the central nervous system. If the problem comes from the central nervous...
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Interestingly, irregular cortisol levels have been seen to play a significant role in the development of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. The reason cortisol is thrown off is often due to a misalignment in the bones of the upper neck, particularly the C1 and C2 vertebrae. If...
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Migraines can be disabling to the one suffering from them. Nearly 50% of people in the world have migraines or another form of headache condition. They are difficult to diagnose and even harder to find a solution for as each migraine is unique to the...
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When you think about lower back pain, it is unlikely that your first thoughts go to a misalignment of the upper spine. However, that may be the exact issue you are dealing with. How does the upper cervical spine relate to lower back pain issues...
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As many as 5 million Americans over the age of 18 carry a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, the vast majority of them women. Most people are aware that those with fibromyalgia often experience pain, sometimes severe pain. There are many other symptoms that are associated with...
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