Blogs by Dr. Watterson - Lucas
Dizziness and Its 4 Debilitating Variants
Did you know that almost half of the patients seeking help from a healthcare professional complain about dizziness? Interestingly, this common symptom can stem from several health concerns, including cardiovascular disease, central nervous system malfunction, and a damaged vestibular system. That’s why patients researching how to stop dizziness naturally or through conventional medical methods struggle to find a procedure to use. Besides the varying causes of dizziness, this symptom also has four variations, making it even trickier to seek lasting relief. If you’re among the thousands who feel confused, helpless, and miserable due to dizziness, our discussion below might help [...]
Easy Neck Stretches That Can Help Soothe Painful Muscles
Have you ever tried waking up to a painful neck? According to studies, thousands of Americans feel the same way. About 15 percent of the US population experience neck pain that lingers for an entire day. Some people experience worse symptoms due to underlying causes such as atlas subluxation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and degenerative diseases. On the one hand, other people have an achy neck because of long hours spent working at a desk or poor body posture. Thankfully, simple remedies such as neck stretches offer a glimmer of hope to ailing patients. If you’ve never tried doing neck stretching [...]
Ice That Neck Pain Away
Severe headache and neck pain often go hand-in-hand. When you are facing an attack, it usually helps if you know of a few quick-relief options. This article will discuss remedies that include applying ice packs on the neck to relieve the pain. The Neck Takes Centerstage The neck is a small, well-structured section that serves as a bridge between the head and the body. It has seven vertebrae with disc inserts. The discs help the neck achieve mobility. They also serve as cushions that absorb the brunt of any impact. Even with its slender form, a properly aligned neck [...]
Why Do I Get Migraines in The Summer?
Headaches can affect anybody regardless of gender, race, or age. You can even say no one is immune from this condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 50% of adults worldwide would experience at least one headache in any specified year. Why do people get headaches? Here are some of the general factors that can cause it: Stress – it can be emotional, meaning it might involve anxiety or depression Physical – due to injury, head or neck trauma Medical conditions –due to high blood pressure or migraines Some people experience headaches whenever they get exposed to the sun's [...]
Self-Care and Natural Therapy for Migraines
Migraine is one of the most common conditions being faced by people today. Fortunately, there are tons of options out there for care. If you are looking for natural therapy for migraines or you want to be able to provide some self-care at home, we’re going to give you a few options and some of the reasons they seem to help. We’ll begin by discussing the benefits of exercise for migraine sufferers. Then we will consider a few additional lifestyle changes that may bring benefits. Finally, we will reveal a natural alternative that has helped a number of migraineurs in [...]
All the Key Details of Meniere’s Disease Explained
Meniere’s disease is a chronic disorder of the inner ear (vestibular). French doctor Prosper Meniere first theorized that episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus originated from an issue in the inner ear rather than from the brain. After his idea spread and became widely accepted in the medical field, a comprehensive definition of Meniere’s disease emerged. It became a type of endolymphatic hydrops creating a recurring set of symptoms due to an abnormally large amount of fluid in the ears. The liquid that gathers in the inner ear is endolymph. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many [...]
New Year’s Resolutions to Ease Your Back Pain
It’s the start of the new year, and everyone is setting goals, many of them being health-related. If you want to reduce or even eliminate back pain in 2019, here are some tips to help you attain your objective. Resolution 1 – Get Better Sleep Sleep habits can have a big effect on the health of your spine. If you want to ease back pain, it makes sense to take a look how well your sleep. For example, if you already sleep on your back, you are enjoying the best position for your spine. However, if your lower back is [...]
Do Migraines Cause Neck Pain? The Surprising Answer
When you think about migraines, the first thing you probably imagine is the worst headache of your life. But headaches are just one part of what a migraine is, and while they may be the most common symptom, a migraine doesn’t necessarily have a headache phase every time. What are some of the other symptoms of migraines? Can a migraine cause neck pain? The answer may surprise you. A Study that Shows the Link Between Migraines and Neck Pain There was an interesting study that took place in Italy which highlights a clear connection between the neck and migraines. 207 [...]
Freedom from Vertigo Thanks to Natural Vestibular Migraine Care
Vertigo is a false sensation of movement, often felt as a spinning sensation. It can lead to nausea and vomiting. A sudden bout could even cause a dangerous fall. If you are living with this condition and are begining to feel discouraged due to its chronic nature, do not give into despair. Today, we are going to discuss a potential underlying factor when it comes to vertigo, particularly vertigo that is due to vestibular migraines. Then we will take a closer look at a way that hundreds of case study patients have been able to find complete resolution and get [...]
Botox Treatment for Sciatica – Is it a Good Choice?
Sciatica is leg pain that comes from the sciatic nerve. This nerve is the largest in the body and runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. Sciatica describes pain that affects this nerve and can be felt anywhere from the lower back down through the buttocks and into the leg. Usually, it affects only one leg, but not always. Sciatica is not a medical diagnosis but rather a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Some things that may bring about sciatica are: Lumbar herniated disc Spondylolisthesis Spinal stenosis Degenerative disc disease The Symptoms of Sciatica Sciatica [...]