Allergies Acting Up?
Sniffling, sneezing and feeling just plain awful this spring? It could be your allergies acting up. Some allergens are present year-round, but most pollen is in greater concentration and reaches peak...
View ArticleOuch! Low-Back Pain Strikes!
With the great weather we have had lately, my wife and I have been working on our landscaping. I am quickly reminded after an afternoon of yard work why so many of our health plan members have...
View ArticleBPPV: A Common Cause of Dizziness
One day my dad came to me with a concern regarding his balance. He stated that anytime he looks up, bends over or rolls over to his right side, he gets really dizzy. I knew immediately what was going...
View ArticleMigraines in Adolescents – What You Need to Know
Chronic headaches – we think of them as something that affect mainly adults but the truth is that they affect children, too. And the worst kind headache for most people is a migraine headache. I find...
View ArticleIs Pain Interrupting Your Sleep?
After reading a recent article about pain and how it affects sleep, the information prompted me to write about the relationship individuals experience with pain and sleep. Whether it’s from a sore...
View ArticleTaking the Fear Out of Treating Back and Neck Pain
Almost every adult has struggled with back or neck pain at some point in his or her life. It’s extremely common among us, no matter the age. It might have started with a car accident, a work or sports...
View ArticleHarnessing the Body’s Natural Healing Process
Imagine sitting at a red light, and your car is suddenly rear-ended at full speed by a driver who isn’t paying attention. Your head moves forcefully back and forth — causing a real pain in the neck....
View ArticleIt’s a Pain in the Neck
If you are like me, I have a love-hate relationship with my computer, tablet and my phone. I love the convenience of having access to my work, friends, family and media at my fingertips. However, 24/7...
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