Some estimates reveal that as many as 7 in 10 young athletes who sustain a potential concussion keep playing rather than retiring to the locker room (or even a doctor’s office) for a more thorough examination. These estimates were released by the US government in a September 2015 report. The CDC’s Dr. Grant Baldwin has [...]
What exactly is scoliosis? WebMD describes it as a problem with the curve in your spine. This curve can look like a large C or S shape. It can cause problems with breathing and pain if it is severe. The cause of scoliosis is unknown in about 80% of cases. It is often discovered when [...]
Everyone likes to have a measure of control in their daily activities. A person likes to decide where and when they are going somewhere. They like to sit down and relax for a few minutes and decide when to will get up and get back to work. They may like to go for walks or [...]
Research was done on a group of 100 people with such problems as whiplash, fibromyalgia, clinical depression, and neck pain. Of these, 85% of the whiplash sufferers reported increased sensitivity to the muscle in the upper area of the back of the neck. This spot is also a trigger point for those with fibromyalgia and [...]
The cerebellum is the region of the brain that is known for controlling motor skills. However, recent research has revealed that it is responsible for much more. If a child has had damage to this area of the brain, it can explain a lot when it comes to a diagnosis of autism. Before certain signals [...]
Many people do not realize that children can also get migraines. Pediatric neurologists state that having migraines as a child happens more often than people are aware of. 5% of children under 10 years of age have them. 10% suffer from them after age 10. A well-known case is that of 12-year-old Jacob Holladay. Because [...]
If you have had one seizure, does it mean you will continue to have them throughout your life? Not necessarily. One out of every ten people that have seizures will never experience them again. This brings up the question as to whether or not medication should be given after the first seizure to prevent further [...]
Inflammation plays an important role in protecting the body when an injury occurs. When inflammation occurs, we can hasten the healing process by applying ice to the inflamed area. However, too much inflammation can be a bad thing. Prolonged inflammation will begin to do damage to the cells it was once trying to protect. Imagine [...]
Why Is Acid Reflux Such an Issue Amongst Babies? This topic was considered in a recent story on Tele-management. According to the story, the main concern is the function of the lower esophageal sphincter. If this sphincter is not functioning properly or is underdeveloped, reflux is the result. This actually occurs in many infants who [...]
When you take your child to the doctor for ear infections, the general relief care is going to be a prescription for antibiotics. You may be concerned whether or not these are good for your child. Well, that depends on how often they need them. Antibiotics can have short term benefits. However, repeated prescriptions can [...]
Your Posture Plays an Important Role No matter what sport you play, even if it's on a recreational basis, you cannot deny that your posture is extremely important to your performance. It can mean the difference between stealing that base, getting the first down, and winning the game, or losing it. Or it can mean [...]
What is TMJ? The letters TMJ stand for temporomandibular joint disorder. This is a combination of symptoms that include tenderness and pain in the muscles that we use to chew. Also, there is pain in the jaw joint, known as the temporomandibular joint, and many other spots along the neck and head. A person experiencing [...]
Muhammad Ali’s Bout with Parkinson’s Maryum Ali (May May for short) is Muhammad Ali’s oldest daughter. She recently told HealthDay News that at 73 years of age, her dad is still taking on the disease the same way he would an opponent in the ring – with total confidence. Ali’s first diagnosis in 1981 had [...]
