TMJ dysfunction, also known as TMD is a ubiquitous condition affecting nearly 10 million Americans. (1) Often times before it develops into full TMJ dysfunction there are precursors or clues that start to show prior to full-blown chronic TMJ dysfunction occurs. The most common precursor to TMJ is jaw muscle tightness which causes decreased ability […]
Thousands of Americans suffer from crepitus (clocking or popping) of the jaw. For some, it’s an annoyance. For others, it’s accompanied by excruciating pain. It is estimated that 10 million Americans suffer from TMD also known as TMJ. (1) The clicking and popping of the jaw is nothing more than a biomechanical malalignment that has […]
One of the most common symptoms that results from upper cervical spine injury is TMD. The ear, neck, and jaw are intimately connected by a complex set of muscles and nerve pathways. Many who have neck pain also suffer from TMD. The muscles that perform chewing, known as the muscles of mastication, are controlled by […]
We have written extensively about what we feel is the missing link in the post-concussion syndrome discussion and recovery. Any trauma that is severe enough to cause shearing damage to the brain simultaneously damages the soft tissue at the skull neck junction (craniocervical junction). Because the craniocervical junction(CCJ) is a “choke point” for neurology, cerebrospinal […]
Over the past 18 years, we have been practicing the Blair upper cervical technique in Waco, California. Over those 18 years, we have seen hundreds of concussion cases. Hyperacusis, or sensitivity to sound, is a common symptom experienced by post-concussion syndrome patients. However, post-concussion syndrome patients are not the only ones who have hyperacusis. We […]
There are a plethora of symptoms that can be associated with post-concussion syndrome including shoulder pain and other musculoskeletal complaints that take a back seat to the cognitive and emotional issues. Shoulder pain is one of the least acute symptoms associated with the post-concussion syndrome but if severe enough it can add insult to injury. […]
It has been our experience in our Wasco based upper cervical health care office that ear pain and neck pain can be intimately connected. Sometimes patients have neck pain and ear pain and determining which is the root cause can be difficult. With that said in an upper cervical office, the goal always is to […]
Many people who suffer with facial pain, jaw pain, and ear pain have a tough time differentiating what syndrome they suffer from TMJ or TN. With the advent of google it has become easy to become bombarded with too much info. Unfortunately many who suffer with pain syndromes like tmj and trigeminal neuralgia getting a […]
Chiropractic Treatment for Meniere’s Disease Many wonder if Chiropractic treatment for Meniere’s disease can be successful. In 2015 a landmark study published by Dr. Michael Burcon showed 300 consecutive cases of Ménière’s disease with a 98 percent recovery rate using Blair upper cervical chiropractic technique. Unlike the twisting, popping and pulling form of chiropractic care, […]
We live in a health care vacuum in this country. From crib to death Americans are marketed to in school, on the TV, in the newspaper, on the radio, and over the loud speaker in grocery stores. If you don’t know any better it appears that Advil, Motrin, Tylenol, Allegra, and other over the counter […]