Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is the result of pressure of a nerve bundle in the neck between the collar bone and a rib caused by a spasm of the scalenus muscle or a congenital misplacement of the muscle into the first rib. Symptoms of TOS are weakness, tingling, numbness of the arm and portion of the hand as well as heaviness of the upper extremities and headaches

 When a space occupying lesion (something that doesn’t belong in a space, i.e. splinter, bullet or tumor) or in the form of a herniated disc (by definition always from trauma), goes beyond the borders of the disc/vertebrate into the spinal canal, it can touch and/or push the spinal cord.  If it pushes the spinal cord against the back of the spinal canal in a “pincer” fashion, with pressure both in front and back of the spinal cord, the result is a cord compression.

In automobile accidents, the steering wheel can be considered a “blunt instrument” that can create bodily injury. The one thing in common for virtually every driver is that they are holding onto the steering wheel during an accident, leaving their hands and wrists exposed to injury

What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture has its roots from China. In fact, authorities agree the science is between 5,000 and 7,000 years old

Are Your Favorite Foods Ruining Your Health? Headaches, fatigue, obesity and more can be a sensitive issue

Are you currently taking antidepressants?  Were you informed of this possible side effect?   As with all drugs, any positive health benefits should outweigh the risk of that drug’s side effects.  Remember drug companies only make profit if they sell drugs….they will always minimize any potential side effects and pump up claims of health benefits.   While mental emotion cannot be measured objectively with a “ruler” artery thickness can. Taking antidepressants may raise the risk of heart disease in men. They can thicken artery walls through an as yet unknown mechanism.

Eliminate processed foods sugars and starches, and replace them with fresh raw organic vegetables, organic meat and eggs.

Eliminate processed foods sugars and starches, and replace them with fresh raw organic vegetables, organic meat and eggs. You should stick to these so that your foods are as nutrient rich as possible. Reduce your grains and fruits, as their sugars will contribute to the insulin resistance that makes it difficult for you to metabolize fat properly.  Grain examples:  Flour, pasta, cornmeal, bread, rice, etc.  Limit consumption of whole grains and ELIMINATE refined grains

Disc Protrusion is a generic term for a disc disorder that sticks out past the margin of the vertebral endplates and encompasses both disc herniation and bulging.  This term is best used when the data from the imaging studies is insufficient to discriminate between a herniated and bulging disc. Historically, when MRI was called NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance), almost 2 decades ago, the term protrusion was used exclusively.  This was before further definitions of herniations were used to describe tears in the disc from trauma, and bulges were used to describe a degenerative process.

Disc Protrusion is a generic term for a disc disorder that sticks out past the margin of the vertebral endplates and encompasses both disc herniation and bulging.  This term is best used when the data from the imaging studies is insufficient to discriminate between a herniated and bulging disc. Historically, when MRI was called NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance), almost 2 decades ago, the term protrusion was used exclusively.  This was before further definitions of herniations were used to describe tears in the disc from trauma, and bulges were used to describe a degenerative process.