Car Accidents Whiplash Injuries What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the “cracking of a whip”. Whiplash is commonly caused by rear-end car accidents but can also result from a sports, a fall, physical abuse, or any other type of trauma resulting in injury.
Migraines can be a source of misery for people suffering from them. It not only impacts people’s physical health but it also disrupts their daily activities, jobs, and relationships with their families and friends. If you live with this neurological condition, you are not alone. About 10% of the world population has migraines. While they
In today’s world of traditional medicine, finding natural alternatives for treating issues like headaches has become less common. Unfortunately, the winners in this situation are the pharmaceutical companies who make more money when you take their drugs for every headache flare up. The benefits of taking over-the-counter (OTC) options like aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen are
A migraine is a neurological condition that is very common around the world. Migraines affect over 1 billion people worldwide, making migraines the 3rd most prevalent illness globally. Migraine symptoms vary from person to person and with each episode, with their frequency ranging from one or two episodes a month to more than 15 times
The World Health Organization lists migraines as one of the top 20 most disabling medical problems around the world. Symptoms often vary from person to person, making it a very difficult condition to care for. A migraine is known for throbbing and pounding head pain, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound, and some odors,
Migraines are a little-understood condition. However, some current research is being aided by advances in technology which allows us to see the link between how the brain and central nervous system work together. A previous theory about migraines had to do with the constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the head. This was thought
Migraines due to trauma to the head and neck are more common than most people realize. It doesn’t take a major blow to the head or neck to cause a problem that leads to migraines. And, oddly enough, the accident you experienced doesn’t have to be recent to be the culprit behind migraines. In some
