With most Americans working and schooling from home these days, it's SO important to keep our necks stretched and posture on point. Take a listen to these 2 easy and effective exercises from Dr. Andrew Smith, head and neck pain expert at The Head And [...]
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are treated in various ways, ranging from simple pain management to surgery. Here, we take a look at some of the treatments that are commonly used and explain which of them is best. Pain management In some cases, depending on the severity of [...]
Persistent headaches can be prevalent during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester. If you are experiencing them, you will be looking for possible solutions to help prevent or ease the pain. Below, our headache doctors highlight what causes pregnancy headaches and how you can find [...]
TMJD can cause plenty of pain and discomfort, and symptoms can vary from mild to severe. It is recommended that you seek the advice from a doctor who is a specialist regarding TMJD treatment options. However, considering the current state of the world in light [...]
Commonly referred to as a ‘pinched nerve’, cervical radiculopathy is can be a painful condition. It occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated, branching away from the spinal cord. Cervical radiculopathy mostly occurs in people with the highest risk being the [...]
Your jawbone connects to your skull at a pair of joints known as the temporomandibular joints (also known as ‘‘TMJs’), which are in front of your ears, allowing you to open and close your mouth. With your jawbone holding your teeth and gums, your jaw [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can be a painful and disruptive condition. At the start, you may seek the advice from your oral care provider for help. In mild cases, small changes can be made to offer relief. However, in more difficult cases, it is [...]
Numbness and tingling in the arms and hands could be symptomatic of one of several conditions. The severity of the symptoms varies, corresponding to the range of severity of the conditions they represent. Although the symptoms could signal any one of quite a large range [...]
If you find yourself suffering from pain and stiffness in your neck, you may be asking yourself, ‘Do I have a herniated neck disc?’. Considering that a herniated neck disc, otherwise known as a herniated cervical disc, is one of the most common neck injuries, [...]
Yes, it is indeed true. The winter sports that you so passionately partake in could be the culprit behind your neck stiffness and pain! There are many reasons for this. We highlight some of them below, along with some tips on the type of treatment [...]
