A herniated disc is simply a slipped or ruptured disc in the neck or lower back. A disc is herniated or ruptured once part of the central nucleus drives through the exterior edge of the disc and towards the spinal canal which places pressure on the nerves. Remember that the spinal nerves are highly sensitive […]
A concussion can occur in various sports and affect all athletes in all levels. It is described as a mild traumatic brain injury and has become a significant issue due to the reported consequences of resuming activity too soon as well as its lasting effects. Recognizing a concussion and providing immediate treatment is vital for
A low-pressure headache occurs once cerebrospinal fluid has been extracted in a spinal tap or drains out due to a cyst or rip in the tissue layers that covers the spinal cord. The loss of this fluid, that flows around and cushions the brain is responsible for reducing the pressure around the brain. This type
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Post-concussion syndrome is characterized by lingering symptoms after a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is usually diagnosed once an individual who recently endured a head injury continues to experience at least 3 of the chief symptoms after a concussion such as fatigue, dizziness and headaches. It is important to note that post-concussion
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Epilepsy involves repetitive, abnormal, disorganized electrical firing in the brain cells that can disrupt with the normal functioning of the brain. The disruption can trigger recurrent episodes of seizures which is the indicative symptom of epilepsy. Even though these seizures are typically triggered by the erratic electrical brain activity, they can manifest in a varying
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Always bear in mind that trauma can occur in 2 ways which affect the brain – traumatic brain injury and traumatic stress. A traumatic brain injury is described as an impact to the head usually due to blunt force. Even if the skull is not fractured, the brain can be damaged from the force. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55u5Ivx31og
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There are cases in which an individual ends up with a headache after eating carbohydrate-packed foods. It is important to note that almost all foods contain some amount of carbohydrates. Once an individual suspects that carbohydrates are responsible for the headaches, it might be an indication that the blood sugar level is high. If the
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A concussion is basically a traumatic blow to the brain. Always bear in mind that the injury typically occurs if a direct blow to the head triggers the brain to jerk off the skull, thus leading to shock and swelling. A concussion can also occur if the injury causes bleeding within the skull that compresses
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Cervical nerve damage can occur in various ways depending on whether motor, sensory or organ function is disrupted. The cervical nerves go through the spinal cord via openings between the vertebrae of the neck. There are 8 cranial nerves (C1-C8) starting from the top part of the neck up to the shoulders. These nerves are
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Cervical foraminal stenosis involves narrowing or constriction of the entry point that the cervical spinal nerves pass through the spinal cord and leave the spinal column. The narrowing is due to osteoarthritis which involves the formation of bone spurs in the neural foramen. These bony growths place pressure on the nerves that go through the
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