Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) may sometimes present secondary to an intra-cranial cause. Arnold Chiari Malformation (ACM) is downward herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum that may be a cause of TN like pain in very rare cases.
Resolution of Neck Pain, Upper Extremity Paresthesia & Dysautonomia in a 46 year Old Female with Lossof Cervical Curve and Spinal Degeneration Using Blair Upper Cervical Technique: A Case Study & Review of the Literature
Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms and Chiropractic Treatment. The room starts spinning. Your balance becomes unsteady. You feel dizzy. And no matter what you do…
Our spine pain specialist in our Los Angeles offices are trained to get to the source of spine pain. In our current health care model treating effects rather than getting to the cause is ubiquitous.
Migraine associated vertigo is a very common condition in women between 20 and 40 years old and the experts say that it might be closely related to upper spine conditions, such as misalignment.
At one point or another, most people experience neck pain. Neck pain has many causes, a variety of symptoms, and is one of the most common reasons people will seek out chiropractic treatment. For some, neck pain may be a weekly source of irritation. For others, it can become constant, severe, and debilitating. When neck […]
Most patients with the acute fibromyalgia pain consult physicians for assistance. Though a lot of patients utilize chiropractors and other alternative approaches, many continue to use analgesics (pain medications) to get daily relief. There is an alternative called Blair Upper Cervical Care that has been found to be successful in helping fibromyalgia pain sufferers manage their […]
Fibromyalgia (FM) is often categorized as a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning the causes are unknown and a diagnosis is often reach once all other options have been explored and ruled out. In its clinical presentation, Fibromyalgia is described as a central sensitivity syndrome with hallmark symptoms related to abnormal processing of the central nervous system. […]
The neck muscles perform several very important functions and when in spasm may be signaling you to address an underlying condition. There are several layers of neck muscles that extend from just below the surface of the skin to deeply surrounding the spinal bones, and an uncontrolled contraction of these muscles (neck muscle spasm) can […]
People seeking relief from pain, their condition or seeking to live a life of wellness often consider natural, alternative methods of treatment. Chiropractic care is one of those methods. When prospective patients are looking for chiropractic care and start researching options online, they often find “upper cervical care” specialization and are confused at what that means.