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Whiplash is a slang term for an injury to the neck that occurs as a result of a sudden jolt, classically occurring in a car accident (though a slip and fall injury can sometimes result in a similar condition). In a classic rear-end collision, the car is struck from behind and accelerated forward so fast [..]

Prognosis, Chronic Pain, and Treatment OptionsA Review of Studies by Martin Gargan, MD and Gordon Bannister, MD Two of the most published physicians on the topic of outcomes from whiplash trauma are Martin Gargan and Gordon Bannister from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Dr. Gargan is a specialist in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Dr. [..]

Meniere’s Disease was first described by Prosper Meniere in 1861. Dr. Meniere was a French physician who focused on diseases of the ear after securing the position of physician-in-chief at the Institute for Deaf-Mutes in Paris. Dr. Meniere died in 1862 at the age of 63.Meniere’s disease is a disease of the inner ear, which [..]

What Is It? Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues in the neck including ligaments, joint capsules, muscles and their tendons, and intervertebral disks. It can also involve the nervous system tissues in more severe cases,  result in radiating arm pain. How does it happen? During a car crash, most commonly a rear-end collision. [..]

There are many treatment options for those suffering from neck pain. For example, with conventional medical care, the family doctor will usually prescribe a muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, and/or pain killer to help patients through episodes of acute neck pain. However, many patients with neck pain have been through the process of treatments associated with medications [..]

Fibromyalgia (FM) has a long reputation for being a controversial diagnosis. Some healthcare providers (HCPs) feel FM is a legitimate condition that warrants treatment and research while others feel it’s a "garbage can diagnosis" that HCPs throw patients into when they’re not sure what diagnostic label to use to describe a patient’s condition. Regardless of the [..]

What is it? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve is "pinched" as it passes through the carpal tunnel.What are the symptoms? CTS symptoms include numbness, tingling, or a half asleep sensation into the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers. This is often worse at night due to the wrist being bent during sleep and can disturb [..]

"I can’t believe how much my low back hurts! I don’t know if I can go to work with it like this!" Does this sound familiar? Have you ever missed work because of low back pain? Well, if you have, then you’re certainly not alone! In fact, over 80% of the general population seeks some [..]

Exercise for the neck is very important since weak muscles are related to many painful conditions of the neck and can contribute to fatigue, irritability, headache, sleep loss, and more. When done correctly (performed slowly, staying within "reasonable" pain boundaries), they can increase your range of motion, reduce stiffness/tightness, and strengthen your neck muscles.The exercises [..]

Exercise for the neck is very important since weak muscles are related to many painful conditions of the neck and can contribute to fatigue, irritability, headache, sleep loss, and more. When done correctly (performed slowly, staying within "reasonable" pain boundaries), they can increase your range of motion, reduce stiffness/tightness, and strengthen your neck muscles.The exercises [..]

Perhaps the best reference book pertaining to the jaw is the 1991 text by Andrew Kaplan, DMD and Leon Assael, DMD, titled Temporomandibular Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment (1).This book has 31 distinguished contributing authors, 35 chapters, and 754 pages.Dr. Kaplan’s credentials include:Director, Temporomandibular Disorder/Facial Pain Clinic, The Mount Sinai HospitalAssistant Clinical Professor, The Mount Sinai HospitalCoordinator, [..]

  In a series of recent human volunteer crash tests of low speed rear impact collisions, it was reported that the threshold for cervical spine soft tissue injury was 5 mph (delta V) (1 ref). Other reports have shown that crashed cars can often withstand collision speeds of 10 mph or more without sustaining damage [..]