Understanding Lower Back Pain

Lower Back pain is a very common problem among adults affecting up to 80% of people at least once in their lifetime. The pain can lead to significant loss of function resulting in individuals being unable to complete their normal daily activities including work.  In most cases the pain isn’t caused by anything serious andContinue reading “Understanding Lower Back Pain”

Understanding Nausea

Nausea comes in waves and may make you want to vomit. It often occurs before or after vomiting. You may suddenly feel cold, clammy and dizzy and appear pale. You may also notice your breathing and heart rate change. There is an area in the brain called the “vomiting center” and this controls nausea and vomiting. Continue reading “Understanding Nausea”

Headache that won’t go away

Headache is one of the most common disorder of the nervous system. It happen when the nerve endings in different parts of your head and neck become irritated. Common complaint are  pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck.  A typical headache may lasts for about 3-4 hours. But for some people, severe headaches drag on muchContinue reading “Headache that won’t go away”

Understanding Neck Pain

The Neck is composed of nerves, bones, joints, and muscles directed by the brain and the spinal cord. It is designed for strength, stability, and nerve communication. If a person experiences neck pain, DO NOT PANIC!! Rarely that it is a sign of anything serious. As a matter of fact, a lot of people doContinue reading “Understanding Neck Pain”

Myelin Sheath : Nerve Protectors

Myelin Sheath is a wrapping of myelin around certain nerve axons, serving as an electrical  insulator that speeds nerve impulses to muscles and other effectors. The underlying cause of any type of neuralgia is damage to a nerve. Each nerve in your body is protected by a coating called the myelin sheath. When the myelin is damaged or wears away from the nerve, the stabbing, severe, shock-like pain of neuralgia results. There are many different factors, includingContinue reading “Myelin Sheath : Nerve Protectors”