Meet Sarah. She’s your typical high-performing professional: always on the go, constantly “pushing through” discomfort, and never letting a stiff neck slow her down. But lately, that tightness has been showing up more often. Her upper traps feel like piano wires, her...
In the field of chiropractic care, there are various specializations that focus on specific areas of the body. One such specialization is upper cervical chiropractic, which emphasizes the relationship between the neck and the rest of the body. Upper cervical...
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) is a group of problems that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Temporo refers to the temporal bone of the skull and mandibular refers to the lower jaw bone that inserts onto the temporal bone. When there is a problem with...
Vertigo is a common complaint, affecting millions of people worldwide. While there are various causes of vertigo, one often overlooked factor is the dysfunction of the neck. Cervicogenic vertigo, specifically, refers to dizziness or disequilibrium originating from...
The term torticollis comes from the Latin words tortus (twisted) and collum (neck). Torticollis is also called “wry neck” and is caused by an involuntary contraction of the neck muscles, particularly the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius. This protective splinting...
Most people who come into the clinic describe their pain as stemming from arthritis. Arthritis can cause pain and this article will explain why and how that can happen. Neck spondylosis is the technical name for age-related spinal degenerative changes. These...
