What is Sciatica? The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and runs from the lower portion of the spine through the buttocks and down into the thigh and lower leg. It is responsible for feeling and movement in the major muscles of the hamstring, lower leg and foot. Irritation of the sciatic nerve … Read More →
Vertigo is the sensation of motion that involves the perception of spinning or rotation of the body or surroundings when one is stationary. It often is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, hearing loss and tinnitus (ear ringing). Episodes range from mild and transient to severe attacks that last for several days. Dizziness often is used to describe symptoms … Read More →
Whiplash is a relatively common injury that occurs to a person’s neck (cervical spine) following a sudden force that causes unrestrained, rapid forward and backward movement of the head and neck. And while whiplash typically is associated with a vehicle accident, my experience has shown that in an inordinate amount of patients experiencing referred pain and symptoms, … Read More →
How important is water? You could survive for days without food in the hottest climate, but go without water for a day or less, and you could be in serious trouble. That’s important to know, especially in summer! Here’s why you need eight glasses of water of 8 ounces a day- and how to get … Read More →
