Blogs by Dr. Besso
Dizzy in Your Remote Workplace? Here’s How You Can Cope
Remote working has forever redefined how employers interact with their employees. It has also paved the way for increased flexibility – a much-favored benefit among workers, especially those who can perform their duties without going to the office. However, sadly, remote working has also played a significant role in the increased demand for atlas bone adjustment. It has also increased the incidence of vertigo attacks and dizziness. This article will investigate more on the connection between remote work, vertigo attacks, and cervical spine problems. Hopefully, this will help you understand what to expect from your current situation so you can [...]
Migraine Aura Without a Headache: A Patient’s Survival Guide
Silent migraine or migraine aura without a headache is among the fascinating disorders of patients seeking atlas bone adjustments. That's because, unlike other sub-types of headaches, silent migraines don't cause significant head pain or discomfort. Instead, it triggers a series of debilitating symptoms that prevent an affected individual's overall wellness. According to reports, up to 3 to 5 percent of migraineurs experience silent migraines. And sadly, most of these individuals don't know that they have the problem until they begin seeking help from a doctor, head specialist, or chiropractor. Clueless about their health complaint, these people fail to manage their [...]
Can Arthritis Trigger Upper Neck Pain?
Arthritis or joint inflammation refers to a group of diseases that affect various joints in your body. It is one of the most common health conditions worldwide that often affects people over 40 years old and can be debilitating if left unattended. With the disease affecting joints in the body, typical daily movements and motions like walking, running, writing, or standing becomes extra challenging. Despite mainly affecting the shoulders, hands, knees, hips, and feet, it can also cause severe upper neck pain. Sadly, not many people know that arthritis can cause an achy neck. As a result, neck pain relief [...]
Vertigo Affects Women Differently Than Men
Thousands of women key in the search engines query “what is vertigo?”. Studies attribute this trend to how vertigo affects women. Notably, irrespective of age and overall body condition, women tend to experience worse vertigo attacks than men. Have you ever wondered why this happens? How can women cope better with constant bouts of spinning sensations? Discover more about how vertigo episodes affect women as you read on. What is Vertigo and How Does it Affect Women? Vertigo or spinning sensation is a common consequence of a faulty vestibular system. However, it can sometimes stem from many health conditions, [...]
Does Coughing Trigger Your Headaches? Read This
Coughing is a common health complaint among various age groups. It’s a reflex action of the respiratory system to get rid of foreign objects that travel into the nose and down to the throat. When you’re down with the flu, you will likely cough more often than usual. Unfortunately, besides throat irritation and abdominal muscle pain, coughing can also cause other problems such as headaches or migraines. But why do some people get a headache when coughing? How are headaches and coughing connected, and what can you do to cope besides visiting a chiropractor for migraines and headaches? Learn more [...]
Read This to Know How to Loosen Tight Neck Muscles
Sitting in one position all day could result in upper neck pain. It could get so sharp and burning that it impacts your routine significantly. This type of painful flare-up may stem from muscle strain or a subluxation (misalignment) between two cervical vertebrae. Luckily, you don't have to suffer from this forever! You can minimize your pain and give your neck some rest using the tips that we will provide in this blog. We'll also introduce you to upper cervical chiropractic care and how it can get down to the root of your problem. Steps to Remove Upper Neck [...]
Can Meniere’s Cause Ear Congestion?
Waking up with ear congestion can be an awful experience. It’s uncomfortable and frustrating, and it can affect your entire day. It might also be worrying, especially if you’re unsure why you experience such a symptom or when it occurs with other symptoms such as vertigo. Every ENT doctor or upper cervical chiropractor for vertigo may hear some patients complain about spinning sensations with ear fullness or congestion. These often come from those with Meniere’s disease, an inner ear problem caused by abnormal accumulation of fluids in the ear. Ear Congestion – A Known Symptom of Meniere’s Disease Indeed, [...]
How to Prevent Backaches When You Work from Home
Due to the pandemic, millions of employees have to work from home. While this has provided more flexibility to workers, it has also become a significant source of health issues such as back pains. If you are among the many people working remotely, you are likely familiar with backaches too. Most of the time, this arises from atlas subluxation, a condition where the uppermost neck bones get misaligned. Because of the atlas or C1 bone's movability, it can quickly shift its position even with minimal force. So, for example, if you frequently maintain a poor posture while sitting during your [...]
What are the different types of migraines?
If you have been dealing with an intense throbbing or pounding headache with other neurological symptoms, you may have a migraine. The chances are high when the symptoms make you suffer for long hours or days. If it’s true you have migraines, you are not alone. Migraines are a fairly common health concern that affects millions of people in the US. In fact, the Migraine Research Foundation revealed that nearly 1 out of 4 households in the country include a member who suffers from migraines. Migraines are more common among women, but men can suffer from it just the same. [...]
Dizziness Remedies You Can Find in Your Kitchen
Have you experienced being dizzy before? What is it like? A lot of people felt dizzy at least once or for a short while. At least 40% of adults aged 40 have been diagnosed with an illness with dizziness as its main symptom. Dizziness is a feeling of losing your balance. Also, you may feel lightheadedness, and may even feel as if you are going to faint. It is the number one cause of fainting. Dizziness by itself is not a sign of a severe condition. However, it is an excellent idea to pay attention to it. Be vigilant in [...]