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Chances are you’ve experienced a stiff or sore neck at one time or another.  Given the complex mechanics and function of the neck, it’s no wonder that neck pain is so common.  The neck supports your head, which may weigh 10 pounds or more, and needs to bend up and down and turn side-to-side.  Major pain or recurring problems are signals that something serious may be wrong.  This is a sign that you need professional care.

“I can’t feel my leg, my leg is cold, please help.”  That was my patient’s plea on Christmas Day 2008.  Hiking with her husband, she suddenly fell.  She was rushed to the ER, where doctors noted her left side wasn’t moving; diagnosed with a stroke, a slew of tests followed.  An echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) then shocked the hospital crew.

Many Americans suffer from frozen shoulder, which is caused by blood stagnation. 

Tension headaches are a condition involving pain or discomfort in the head, scalp or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas. Tension headaches are one of the most common forms of headaches. They can occur at any age, but are most common in adults and adolescents.

It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population experiences chronic or persistent tinnitus (e.g., ringing in the ears or internal head noises). About half of the people with tinnitus are bothered by it.  Tinnitus can have a direct impact on a person’s emotional well-being, their hearing, and ability to sleep and to concentrate. 

Most family caregivers struggle to balance care for an aging parent or relative with other major responsibilities, including jobs and caring for children.  This often means there is little time to care for themselves, which can result in poor health and high levels of stress.  Take some time for yourself, and try these suggestions to help manage and control stress:

A common problem seen by podiatrists in active children is heel pain.  This condition is commonly referred to as “growing pains” and is usually not treated. The most common diagnosis for this is Sever’s Disease.

Successful long-term weight loss is incredibly difficult for most people to achieve.  These days more and more people are turning to acupuncture to handle their weight loss problems once and for all. Dr. Koh treats the root causes behind weight gain with the approach of Eastern Medicine, Acupuncture and a painless treatment using the latest in weight loss machines - LIPODREN.  There are no painful surgeries and for most it is a very relaxing experience.

1. You may be injured and not know it.  Most individuals mistakenly believe that they will be in significant pain if they have an injury.  This is not always true.  Some damage is minor enough to cause minimal to no pain.  After a car accident, a chiropractor will meet with you. 

Over time, many adults develop issues with the alignment of their front teeth whether they have worn braces before or not.  The most common problem is crowding of the lower front teeth.  But spacing, rotating teeth and uncomfortable bites can also develop over the years. 

We have all heard the terms: alignment, spine angle, posture, etc.  These terms are not only important in regard to the outcome of your golf shot but also to the health of your spine.
There are three fundamental causes of golf injuries particularly of the lower back: poor posture, lack of flexibility and poor swing mechanics.

The Cause of Back Pain — The discs in your spine provide space between each vertebrae and act as shock absorbers to give you the ability to bend and twist.  These shock absorbers undergo a significant amount of stress.  When the stress in the disc gets to high it begins to fail.  These failures are often called herniated discs and degenerative disc disease.  These changes often pinch or irritate the nerves ultimately causing pain.

FDA-approved Latisse 0.03 percent a new topical drug conveniently packaged for a 30-day supply.  Each 30-day supply consists of 60 single use sterile applicators manufactured by the cosmetic/plastic surgery titan Allergan Corporation based in Irvine, California. 

Dr. Fellows, a native of Illinois, studied in both the Midwest and Southern California. He graduated magna cum laude with a psychobiology major from the University of Southern California. He then earned his medical degree from the prestigious Northwestern University in Chicago.

To understand spinal decompression you must first understand the importance of your discs.  Located between each vertebra is a cartilage disc.  This disc is to act as a spacer to keep the vertebrae apart.  It also acts as a rubber bushing, providing a spinal shock absorber.  They also provide a specialized surface for each vertebra to mechanically move on.  This movement is necessary to nourish the discs.

You wouldn’t think of hitting the beach for that volleyball game without applying your sunscreen.  But how many people would think that hitting the slopes for a day of snowboarding would require the same amount or more sun protection than at the beach?  
Snow reflection increases UV intensity 35 percent more than water reflection.  If you’re heading to the mountains for a winter sport activity, don’t forget your sunscreen.  And don’t think that cloud cover provides you with any protection from the sun’s UVA (aging rays).  UVA penetrates the clouds and continues deep into the skin to cause long-term damage, such as sun-induced aging, and is a major cause of skin cancer. 

Is there something about your smile that’s driving you nuts?  A darkened tooth or an unsightly gap, or tooth chips and nicks that just ruin the effect?  You might be surprised at how comfortably we can correct those minor flaws.  But you’ll really be surprised at how quickly it can be done!

As an eye care practitioner, it is my job to know what to look for in infant and toddler visual development.  As a proud new parent, I thought it would be a good editorial to list the expected visual performances of infants and toddlers for parents.
Birth to six weeks: