Upper Cervical Chiropractic News

Migraines in children are very common. Estimates indicate that 3.5–5% of all children will experience recurrent headaches consistent with migraine. Child migraines treatment are consists of identifying triggering factors, providing pain relief, and considering prophylaxis. No specific diagnostic test is available; the diagnosis is made by history and examination. Possible reasons for the current presentation, including past history, previous test results, allergies, and current and previous medication usage. Family history of headache Quality of the headache Other aspects of the headache Manifestations of migraine may vary according to patient age, as follows: Infants may present with only episodic head banging Preschool children often have episodes involving an ill appearance, abdominal pain, vomiting, and the need to go to sleep; they may exhibit pain by irritability, crying, rocking, or seeking a dark room in which to sleep Children aged 5-10 years typically have bifrontal, bitempo

 Some swear by chiropractors, saying the work they perform not only relieves pain, but also often addresses the source of their aches, twinges, and throbs. Chiropractors specialize in assessing, diagnosing and managing conditions of the spine. They are highly trained in finding the cause of pain in the spine. That's why people experiencing neck pain often turn to chiropractic care for help.  Before starting the chiropractic neck adjustment , your neck pain chiropractor will undertake a full assessment. This will involve taking details about your condition, current health and medical history, and performing a physical examination. Sometimes it may be necessary to refer you for other tests, such as X-rays, MRI scans or blood tests. It is important for your chiropractor to gather as much information about your neck pain as possible so that an accurate diagnosis can be made. Your chiropractor will explain what is wrong, what can be done and what can be expected from chiropractic treatm

  Neck pain is the worst kind of overachiever. It’s so common that it’s the fourth-leading cause of disability globally, following ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and lower respiratory infection. Nearly 30 percent experience it each year. And it’s not always centralized in the neck. It can radiate across your whole upper body, affecting your shoulders, arms and chest and can even cause headaches. Living with neck pain can be miserable, making it hard to focus and get through the day. Neck pain can be debilitating and may interfere with day-to-day life, including your ability to sleep, feel productive, and enjoy time with friends and family. And it affects more than just your physical body. Studies have shown that chronic pain can have an impact on a person’s mental health; up to 80% of patients with chronic pain are affected by severe depression. The Chiropractic Neck Adjustment Chiropractic neck adjustments, called cervical manipulation, loosen up the joints of the ce

 TMJ disorder, also called temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD or TMJD), can cause extreme discomfort and pain to people who have it. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, about 5% to 12% of Americans suffer with TMJD.   Each side of the head has TMJ, which sits just in front of the ears. The temporomandibular joint merges the mandible (lower jaw) and the temporal bone of the skull. TMJ is one of the most intricate joints in the body. Why is this so? The TMJ enables the movement of the jaw in many directions from moving forward and back, opening and closing, to gliding side to side. These movements allow us to perform important actions such as chewing, yawning, and talking.  Similar to how the spine has discs, the TMJ also has a disc within it. The disc absorbs shock and force whenever the joint moves, including when eating and during other movements. Symptoms and Signs of TMD  TMD can arise from different causes, and the pain and experience of i