Cervicogenic headaches are a real pain in the neck. Literally. If you have ever suffered from a headache that starts in the neck, moves to the back of the head, and makes its way to the front of your head, you have likely suffered from a cervicogenic headache. Although rare, cervicogenic headaches can and do occur. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you combat the pain and suffering you often experience with this type of headache. Read More»
Varicose and spider veins create pain and discomfort for millions of Americans, both male and female. In fact, according to recent information published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a Division of the United States National Library of Medicine, fully twenty percent of all American adults can expect to develop varicose veins during their lifetime.
In the early stages,varicose veins are usually seen as predominantly a cosmetic issue. As the condition progresses, those afflicted with varicose veins can go on to experience a variety of symptoms ranging from discomfort and swelling, primarily in the calves and lower legs, to painful veins, bleeding, and skin ulcerations. Read More»
Your baby’s health and wellness is your number one priority. Babies are so small and fragile that even the slightest illness can seem catastrophic. Rest assured, most common illnesses are not dangerous for your baby. The most important thing you can do is remain calm and approach the situation rationally. Here are four things you should do when your baby is sick:
1. Monitor your baby’s temperature.
Most common cold symptoms can make your baby uncomfortable, but they don’t put your child’s life at risk. Read More»
For many years, the status quo for obtaining emergency room (ER) care at your local hospitals was that you had to be facing a life-threatening medical emergency in order to receive care at such facilities. That left you with no other option but to be seen by your primary care physician for a medical emergency. The trouble with this latter choice is that you could not obtain an appointment because there were no booking openings to fit you into the schedule. Read More»
If you have been considering having a baby, you need to be aware of the potential risks associated with gestational diabetes. A potential threat for every pregnant woman, gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. The good news is that there are some things that you can do to minimize your risk of developing diabetes during your pregnancy. Here are a couple of tips to help you.
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