Migraines are neurological in origin and are disabling and extremely painful. They are known for: Some people may have an aura that comes on as a warning sign about an hour before an actual migraine hits. Migraines can cause you to not be able to go to work or perform your usual daily activities. Visiting […]

The seemingly straightforward motion of opening and closing your mouth is made possible by your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ.  While that act may seem uncomplicated, the jaw is actually one of the most complex joints in your body.  Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders are often referred to simply as TMJ or TMJD.  These are a […]

Neck pain is a very common ailment. It seems as if everyone has experienced it at one time or another. However, you may not realize that neck pain can be directly related to your posture. In today’s world of electronic devices and jobs that require working on the computer all day, little thought is given […]

The term vertigo describes the sensation of false movement.  People who experience vertigo attacks can feel as if they are moving or that the environment around them is moving.  Not everyone that experiences a dizzy spell is having a vertigo attack, however.  There are often other symptoms that accompany a vertigo episode, such as: Vertigo […]

Waking up with a stiff, painful neck can start your day off on the wrong foot.  It doesn't seem that something as innocent as getting a full night of sleep can set off neck pain that can cause a restriction in range of motion.  Not being able to turn your head left and right is […]

Your TMJ, short for temporomandibular joint, is one of the most complex joints in your body.  It acts as a hinge to open and close your mouth, and it can also glide forward and backward and from side to side to chew your food.  Problems with the jaw can be extremely painful.  The pain can […]