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TMJ is an acronym for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. The TMJ is a bilateral hinge joint that connects the jaw to the skull. TMJ syndrome is a condition where the jaw - skull joint no longer fits as it was designed. TMJ most commonly results from imbalances in the muscles of mastication. In this article we discuss a host of facts that surround TMJ
Read MoreChiropractic pain management is a buzz word these days because of the opioid pain medication scandal. A recent review showed that those under regular chiropractic care have significantly less dependence on opioid medication, indicating that chiropractic pain management is an effective alternative.
Read MoreMigraine headaches are disabling to the person who suffers. Migraines are normally one sided, cause severe pain, vomiting and some people find it necessary to stay in a dark room until recovery. Migraine affects more women than men by a margin of 3 to 1.
Read MoreIf most people stand long enough or sit in one position long enough they will find that they start to ache in several locations due to poor posture. When standing many people find it easier to stand on one leg and then switch to the other.
Read MoreOUR health care system is very mechanistic. Shoulder Pain or leg is not always caused in the arm or leg but oftentimes it is coming from the neck. Each of these conditions can have their roots in postural adaptation that is caused by an upper cervical spine misalignment caused by a neck injury.
Read MorePatients often come to our Los Angeles upper Cervical chiropractic office with complaints of neck pain, shoulder pain, and arm pain. While much of this pain can be improved with proper ergonomics at their office desk, which we will discuss, some of the pain is an underlying condition that results from a past neck trauma.
Read MoreNeck pain is a common condition that plagues 15 million Americans on a daily basis. Chronic neck pain can disrupt ones daily activities and make life less enjoyable. In this blog and video that follows we will discuss how the upper cervical spine can be a cause of chronic neck pain.
Read MoreRecently we taped about 15 different videos relating the Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic procedure and various common chronic health problems. In this blog we would like to discuss fibromyalgia and how it relates to ury. In the middle of this article we embedded a 5 minute video which overviews
Read MoreThe upper cervical spine is a most critical juncture of human anatomy which is a controlling factor in most body function. This area is known as the cranio cervical junction(CCJ) . At the base of the skull is a hole called the foramen magnum
Read MoreIn 2015 Neurology Research International published a 20 page article written by Mike Flannagan D.C. discussing the relationship of the upper neck and its role in overall health and human physiology.
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