Blogs by Dr. Steven Forest
Allodynia and Other Uncommon Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Patients seeking a fibromyalgia chiropractic doctor are accustomed to the debilitating body pain that the condition causes. However, some aren't familiar with other symptoms, such as allodynia and hyperesthesia. Recognizing this problem, we decided to tackle these relatively uncommon fibromyalgia symptoms and how you can cope better with the help of proven remedies such as upper cervical care. Read on to become more acquainted with fibromyalgia and your options for relief. Allodynia, Hyperesthesia, and Other Fairly Unknown Symptoms Established fibromyalgia chiropractic physicians often hear upsetting stories about body pain, chronic fatigue, and brain fog. These are relatively common problems [...]
Should You Drink More or Less Water If You Have Vertigo?
Vertigo attacks can be quite frustrating because they can affect everything—even the amount of water you should drink each day. Some argue that it’s better to drink lesser than usual. In contrast, others say that increasing water intake is healthier. In our discussion below, we hope to shed light on this topic as we discuss the role of water intake in curbing vertigo attacks. Additionally, we included other proven sources of vertigo relief, such as atlas subluxation correction and overcoming bad habits (smoking, drinking too much alcohol, etc.) Hopefully, by knowing as much as you can, you can prevent vertigo [...]
Do I Have a Migraine or Tension Headache?
If you have this question in mind, you likely can’t tell the difference between migraine and tension headache. So we’re here to help. To put it simply, tension headaches belong to the category of common headaches, alongside sinus headaches and cluster headaches. On the other hand, migraines are more than just a headache, as they are a neurological condition. Take note of the distinguishing characteristics of a migraine and tension headache to administer proper pain relief and management. Tension Headaches Up Close Tension headaches make a person experience tight pressure on both sides of the head. While the pain [...]
Watch Out for These Delayed Whiplash Symptoms!
For most people, whiplash injuries may come and go in a matter of days or months. However, some people experience whiplash symptoms years later. Worse, their whiplash neck pain lasts for longer than they could imagine. “After that accident, I went on and lived my life. I thought I was safe from whiplash effects. But years later, a throbbing neck pain came like a thief in the middle of my sleep. It never went away since then.” Do you also have a similar experience? If yes, let’s take a deeper dive into the common delayed whiplash symptoms and how you [...]