Upper Cervical Health Centers Blog

What happens in a consussion? We know concussions are bad. As more and more research comes out, we are really starting to understand just how bad, and gain greater insight into the long term effects of this type of brain injury. A few years ago, we understood bruising the brain was bad, but we didn’t…

Fibromyalgia Symptoms According to the National Institute of Health, 1/9 people suffer from chronic pain in the United States. Chances are that you or someone you know suffers from pain that lasts more than three months, otherwise known by the generic term “chronic pain.” One of the more debilitating of these conditions is fibromyalgia. It…

Concussions and Neck Injuries If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve likely seen the ongoing commentary on the devastating effects of concussions, post concussion syndrome and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting in a temporary loss of normal brain function. A concussion…

Overcoming Migraines When you have migraines, the number one question on your mind is usually “How do I keep this from ever happening again?”  If you’re thinking that, you’re certainly not alone.  It is estimated that over 38 million Americans suffer from migraines.  What presents a challenge is that the actual cause of migraines is…

Migraines in Children Despite how common a condition migraines are, funding for research is surprisingly limited.  With an estimated 38 million sufferers across the US, the 2013 NIH funding amount for migraine researched amounted to just 50 cents per person affected.  While most of us know that adults can be severely impacted by a migraine…

Causes of Dizziness A spell of dizziness is very common and can affect people of all ages. In the U.S., as many as 35% of adults over the age of 40 have experienced some type of disorder that has resulted in an episode of dizziness.  Dizziness is defined as the feeling of being unbalanced, lightheaded,…