Nervous System Makeup Our nervous system is made up of two different areas they’re the central nervous system CNS and the peripheral nervous system PNS. The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. This is where the neurotransmitters, chemicals in our brain send signals from one neuron to another. This signal travels up the … Read more
Millions live with chronic pain every day. Some pain may be caused from accidents, trauma, or injury. While others might be caused by their disease. Although the reason for their pain be different, the one thing they do have in common is their desire to be pain free, so they can live a happy productive … Read more
What is SI Joint? The sacroiliac joints, SI joints are tiny links that connect the spine to the lower back and pelvic bones. They allow a minimal amount of movement and serve as a shock absorber for the spine. Symptoms of SI Dysfunction The main symptom is a pain in the groin, thigh, back of the … Read more
Sciatica can be a difficult condition to pin down, and confusing the issue there is also a condition that is commonly called “pseudo-sciatica.” The condition is called piriformis Syndrome. It has different causes from sciatica, but it mimics the symptoms so it won’t be a surprise if you and your doctor believe that it’s sciatica. … Read more
Ulnar neuropathy also known as carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder that causes excruciating pain, tingling numbness and weakness in the arms, hand and elbow. You might have tenderness in the upper part of your arm, or you may experience sharp pain radiating down your arm. People often find that they can’t pinch the pinkie … Read more
Our body is very resourceful. Despite what we put it through, it tries to maintain homeostasis, an overall general wellbeing. Even if this means it has to deplete some resources to assist others. Sometimes the body will supplement one type of mineral to replace diminished minerals. What the body doesn’t understand is that by doing … Read more
Autoimmune diseases cause the body’s own immune responses to be directed against itself, resulting in inflammation and the destruction of tissue. A healthy immune system has a variety of functions directed toward recognizing and repelling or destroying any health-damaging agents not normally present in the body. On the other hand, a malfunctioning immune system causes … Read more
Your back is a complicated structure with all of its muscles, tendons ligaments and disks. Let’s not forget all of the nerves that run through the spinal canal to various parts of your body. With all of these complex structures, It’s no wonder that back pain is one of the most common causes of doctor … Read more
Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome is a neurological condition primarily caused by improper function of the central nervous system. For those of you who don’t remember high school anatomy, the central nervous system connects the brain, the brain stem, and the spinal cord. CRPS comes in two different forms, differentiated by the presence of lesions in … Read more
Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease. The body’s immune system attacks its own soft tissue, known as myelin sheath, the outer covering of the spinal cord and the never endings. This attack creates areas where the nerves are exposed, which makes it difficult for the nerves to send and receive appropriate messages to the control … Read more