The definition of chronic headache – occurs about 15 times a month during 3 months period. There are primary and secondary cephalgias. The primary one includes – migraine, tension type and cluster headaches. Very frequent or prolonged ones are know as the chronic cephalgias. Medical conditions such as infections or intracranial pressure will be classified as secondary headaches. The percentage of the secondary headaches is very small.
Sciatica Pain Relief and Chiropractic Treatment
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is not a medical condition in itself but rather a symptom of other medical problems. It refers to the pain, numbness, tingling or weakness felt in the legs as an effect of compression or injury of the sciatic nerve.
The pain is usually felt in the buttocks, lower back or at various parts of the patient’s leg including the foot. The pain is usually severe combined with weakness of the muscles as well as numbness and tingling sensation. This condition is usually felt only on one side of the patient’s body. [Read more…]
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment Techniques – Part 2/3
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome treatment techniques
There are different treatment methods available for thoracic outlet syndrome such as exercises, treatment therapy and even surgery. There are other non-conventional treatments available too, such as the Chinese acupuncture.