Sleep deprivation and chronic pain are two problems that nobody wants to deal with, but unfortunately they often go hand in hand. These two problems are often related because they both feed off one another. For example, people who develop chronic back pain often lose the ability to achieve restful sleep, and the restorative sleep […]
Treatment Options For Chiari Malformation
Chiari malformation is a rare condition caused by a defect in the skull. If the skull does not grow as much as it should, the brain can become deformed and end up pushing down through an opening in the skull called your foramen magnum. This is also where your spinal cord leaves your head and […]
Childhood TBI Linked To Depression and Joint Injuries
New research published in JAMA Pediatrics revealed that children who suffer traumatic brain injuries are at an increased risk for other neurologic and physiologic comorbities, like depression and bone and joint issues compared to children without a TBI. The study used data from the US National Survey of Children’s Health, and it looked at a number […]
Activities To Avoid While Recovering From Neck Surgery
If you’ve undergone surgery to address a slipped disc or a pinched nerve in your neck, you’re probably relieved that your days of pain and discomfort will soon be in the past. However, if you don’t follow through with your rehab or you perform some inadvisable actions during your recovery, you may not make a […]
Winter Sport Safety Tips For Your Head and Neck
Winter is here, and that means it’s time to head back into the storage closet and dust off our skis and ice skates. Winter in Minnesota can be cold, but it can also provide us with the unique opportunity to participate in some cold weather sports. However, the hard ground and high speeds of some […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 5
- Next Page »