Migraines Are Common But Not Normal It is common for migraine patients to report that their symptoms started early in life and that they have suffered for years. The typical migraine headache throbs and pulses, and is commonly associated with nausea and changes in vision. Up to 20% of the [...]
Let's Talk About Sleep... Most of us spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping! So, sleeping in the proper positions is critical for your spinal health. Of course having a quality mattress and pillow are important for your sleep too, but let's start by reviewing the different sleeping positions. Back [...]
Sciatica & Lower Back Pain Relief Sciatica & Lower Back Pain Relief in San Diego, CA. Lower back pain & sciatica often go to together. Sciatica specifically refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is composed of several nerves that branch from [...]
Smartphones and Exercise Don't Mix Did you know smartphones & exercise don't mix? Do you take your phone to the gym?If you want a better workout, consider leaving your smartphone in your locker or at home, and use a dedicated music device instead. Researchers have found that when people use [...]
What Can We Learn From a Sunflower? Turn to the Sun. Getting enough vitamin D made simple for you. We often associate it with healthy bones, as it helps to regulate the calcium and phosphorous levels in our blood. While this is true, this vitamin also plays a critical role [...]
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in San Diego, CA Non-surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) is an advanced form of spinal care. This innovative therapy is effective for treating and relieving low back pain, neck pain, and radiating arm and leg pain. In addition, spinal decompression has also been shown to help patients suffering [...]
What Happens When We Sit for Too Long 10 Harmful Things That Happen With Prolonged Sitting. Too much time behind a desk has far worse consequences for our health, performance, and energy than we ever thought! Sitting is so common in our society, that at some point, some even called [...]
What is TMJ? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. This joint allows us to bite, chew, talk, sing, yawn, etc. It is the joint that lies on both sides of your mouth and acts like a hinge between your upper and low jaw. According to the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO), [...]
Smiling Is One of the Healthiest Habits (even if under our masks) Smiling is one of the healthiest habits. A smile is universally recognized as a sign of friendliness and happiness worldwide. Smiling does not cost you a single penny and is great for your health. Most of the time [...]
You Are Not Alone With Your Back Pain Oh my back! The extra physical demands and hormone changes are likely to blame for your low back pain during pregnancy! More than 50% of pregnant women experience back aches during their pregnancy. Some women have back pain early on while for [...]
I'm Not Afraid of You I saw something today on social that literally stopped me in my tracks.It said, "I'm not afraid of you."It hit me like a ton of bricks! I'm not embarrased to admit it, I cried on the spot.I'm not afraid of you. I love people. I love handshakes. [...]
How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer In recent days, the threat of COVID-19 has made it tough to find hand sanitizer in stores and through online retailers. Have you tried buying some recently? I know, the shelves are empty and Amazon is sold out. Even buying the basic ingredients [...]
