Blogs by Dr. Robert Gucciardo
Can Vitamin D Deficiency Aggravate BPPV Symptoms?
Latest reports say that up to 35 percent of American adults are Vitamin D deficient. Notably, the country's vitamin deficiency problem stems from many factors, such as lack of sun exposure, poor diet choices, and malabsorption issues; and it has been causing various problems, including increased susceptibility to chronic conditions like Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. A 2021 case study has examined the connection between BPPV and vitamin D deficiency. The research included 40 participants – all diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. During the initial phase of the experiment, the researchers measured the vitamin D levels of the study participants. [...]
Fact: Men Suffer From Migraines Too
Migraine headaches are one of the most common types of pain in the United States. It is caused by multiple pain triggers present in the brain, including inflammation and chemicals that cause blood vessels to contract abnormally (dilation). This situation can also lead to other symptoms such as vomiting and sensitivity to light. Migraine affects approximately 40 million American adults. As a condition, it does not discriminate based on gender; it hits both men and women. In his article, however, we will focus on the impacts of migraines in men and the most potentially effective way to manage them. [...]
Head and Upper Cervical Exercises for Neck Pain Relief
We all deal with neck pain at some point in our lives. Maybe it’s from looking down at your phone too much, or maybe from a whiplash injury from a car crash; whatever the cause, neck pain is always uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do to alleviate it. One of the easiest, most no-frills, and totally affordable ways is exercise! Things to Know About Neck Pain You might be surprised to learn that neck pain is extremely common. In fact, according to the American Chiropractic Association, more than 80 percent of Americans will experience a [...]
Fibromyalgia Dictionary: Key Terms Patients Must Know
Fibromyalgia is a complicated chronic illness that affects the body, mind, and spirit. It can affect people differently depending on certain risk factors and exposure to fibromyalgia triggers. Thankfully, nowadays, the healthcare community has managed to learn many things about this debilitating condition. For example, studies have started understanding fibromyalgia's strong link to conditions such as central sensitization. Researchers have also discovered that patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia have maladaptive pain processing. The question is, how much do you know about fibromyalgia? Are you familiar with the common terms associated with this condition? Do you know the meaning of central sensitization [...]
Yoga for Vertigo Relief: A Beginner’s Guide
Have your vertigo episodes become more and more frequent as of late? If that’s the case, you might find it helpful to try yoga – one of the popular techniques many patients seek to achieve vertigo relief. This practice and other remedies like upper cervical chiropractic can help you manage and even reduce your vertigo attacks drug-free. Let’s get to know this exercise a little better and how it can help you with your vertigo problems. What is Yoga? Yoga is a spiritual discipline focused on bringing one’s mind and body in harmony for a more balanced and healthy [...]
Hormonal Changes Make Migraines Worse for Women
Thousands of women have their fair share of migraine-related stories. This is mainly because migraine attacks affect women more than men. Studies explain that this trend has something to do with hormonal fluctuations. As it turns out, estrogen, a sex hormone predominantly found in women, plays a pivotal role in the onset of migraine attacks. Notably, some patients who seek a chiropractor for migraines experience varying migraine intensities throughout their menstrual cycle. Others also note worse symptoms as they reach menopause. Let’s help you understand the effects of hormonal changes and other identified triggers on your symptoms. Hopefully, this can [...]