Blogs by Miguel Flores, D.C. - Alabang
Do Back Braces Help With Your Back Pain?
Back braces are also known as lumbar support devices. Research recommends that using back braces can provide short-term relief. Most people suffering from such back discomforts may feel mild to moderate pain. In some cases, they may become debilitating. Worse are the severe cases as you may feel like an electrified claw is clamping down on the lower part of your back, trying to tear into each nerve in that region of your body. As a result, even the smallest of movements, such as walking, coughing, or getting up from a chair, can feel like pure torture. Some individuals would [...]
Ear Crystals: What Are They and Their Relation to Vertigo?
Ear crystals… You have probably never heard of them, but you have them. If you are experiencing vertigo or dizzy spells, they are most likely the culprit. In fact, about 20% of all dizziness is due to loose inner ear crystals. What Are Inner Ear Crystals? Inside the utricle of the inner ear are small calcium crystals called otoconia. They are responsible for our sense of gravity and linear acceleration. These ear crystals are on top of cilia, the hairs of the sensory cells of the inner ear that are attached to tiny nerves. Movements of the ear crystals cause [...]
Can Neck Pain Cause Headaches?
Problems in the neck can be the underlying cause of headaches for many patients. So really, the underlying issue is causing both the neck pain and the headaches. In this article, we will address some of the common causes of headaches. Then we will discuss the answer to the question “Can neck pain cause headaches?” by explaining an underlying problem in the neck that may be at the root of your condition. Finally, we will consider a natural way to get rid of the neck pain and the related headaches. Some Underlying Causes of Headaches To say that there is [...]
The Truth on Whether Coffee Brings or Reduces Migraines
Migraines are a complex neurological disorder, and coffee is one of its known dietary triggers. Coffee lovers all look forward to a cup of this caffeine-rich beverage every morning or any time of the day. However, it remains debatable whether coffee is good or bad for people experiencing migraine headaches. So, what’s the real deal with coffee? Does it help or make episodes even worse? Let’s set the record straight in this post. Migraine List of Triggers Migraines are one of the most disabling medical disorders in the world. Triggers are different elements that may bring about an attack. Every [...]
Shocking Facts About Vertigo and Other Vestibular Problems
The vestibular system is one of the key elements in how the body balances itself. When something is wrong with this system, the results can be vertigo, loss of balance, and even a fall that could lead to serious injury. How common are vestibular problems? What are the underlying conditions that cause vertigo? Is there any way to find natural relief? Here are some shocking facts related to vertigo. Vestibular Problems Are Among the Most Common Health Ailments Once a person hits 40, the risk of developing a vestibular problem increases exponentially. In fact, between 30 and 40% of people [...]
6 Tips for Curbing Back Pain Fast
Are you sick and tired of being down and out with back pain on a chronic basis? Then we have just the thing for you! Here are six ways to curb back pain fast. You’ll notice that none of them involve medication (although we realize this may sometimes be necessary to get a break from the pain). We’re trying to provide some natural sources of relief for our readers. The final tip involves a natural therapy that has helped many back pain patients, including those suffering from sciatica. Read on to gain hope that back pain doesn’t have to be [...]
Migraines: Yawning and Other Indicators of Impending Head Pain
Migraines are an increasingly common problem. Just about everyone either knows someone who suffers from migraines or struggles with them personally. Migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. As many as 12% of the population, including children, suffer from migraines. This means in American alone, 18% of women, 6% of men, and 10% of children have migraines. Migraines are most commonly seen in the age range of 25 to 55. Every 10 seconds someone in the United States goes to the emergency department because of severe head pain. About 90% of migraine sufferers have a family history [...]
3 Habits to Break to Reduce Back Pain
If you are currently suffering from back pain and looking for a natural way to find relief, you may be happy to learn that by breaking three common modern habits, you may be able to reduce much of your suffering. We’ll review these three back wrenching habits, and then we’ll take a look at a natural form of care that has been providing relief for many types of spinal pain ranging from neck and back pain to sciatica. 1st Habit to Break – Smoking According to some researchers, tobacco addiction increases your risk of back pain by as much as [...]
The Only Vertigo FAQ You’ll Ever Need
If you have recently been diagnosed with a vertigo, you may have a lot of questions. Unfortunately, many doctors fail to take the necessary time to speak with their patients. Some just write a quick script and move on to the next room. If you feel like you still have a lot to learn about vertigo, this is the article for you. We’ll address some of the frequently asked questions about vertigo, and the answer to the last question will introduce a natural form of care that many are finding effective. Q: Do a Lot of People Get Vertigo? A: [...]
4 Surprising Facts About Neck Pain Caused by Technology
You may be hearing more and more about neck pain caused by technology. Whether you hear the term text neck, tech neck, or sometimes even Netflix neck, the discussion is about the same thing – how modern lifestyle regarding the use of technology has adverse effects on the neck. If you are dealing with neck pain, could this phenomenon be related? We’re going to discuss 4 surprising facts about neck pain caused by technology. #1 Neck Pain Caused by Technology May Lead to Long-Term Problems Most people ignore neck pain once they decide it is related to technology. They often [...]