Recently, a patient flew in to see us from Germany. After a Skype interview, and my review of his MRI’s, it was determined that he was suffering symptoms from low-lying cerebellar tonsils, or, cerebellar tonsillar ectopia. This is not traditionally considered chiari malformation by many treating physicians and neuroradiologist–and not all cases are symptomatic. In […]
Category: TMJ Dysfunction
Trouble With The Cervical Curve – Solved
A young woman presented last week, having been told by her primary care physician that a reverse curve really wouldn’t cause her milieu of problems. (Neck pain, neck stiffness, decreased range of motion, dizziness, “foggy-thinking”, jaw pain, poor sleep, headaches, etc.) She then sought out the care of a chiropractor, who proceeded to assure her […]
Hitting a Nerve… TMD
Hitting a Nerve – TMD (Revisited) We need to keep this thought in mind: Dental based treatment for TMJ Dysfunction and malocclusion may be enhanced by combining therapy with Atlas Aligning Chiropractic procedures known as Atlas Orthogonal. Essentially, getting one’s head on straight through specialized atlas postitioning technology can make all the difference in whether […]
A Reversal of the Neck Curve — When “Common” Becomes the Norm
I can say with certainty: there IS a better way to restore a normal, lordotic neck curve. That way is to get right down to the cause and correct it.
Migraines With Aura and Cardiovascular Disease a Common Cause–and a Common Cure?
From Medscape Medical News Migraine With Aura Linked to Increased Mortality From Stroke and Heart Disease Fran Lowry August 26, 2010 — Migraine, particularly migraine with aura, is associated with an increased risk for death from cardiovascular disease and hemorrhagic stroke, according to the findings of 2 large prospective cohort studies. But, the researchers emphasize, […]
Hitting a Nerve – TMJ Treatment and NUCCA
We need to keep this thought in mind: “The optimal treatment of the jaw joints and occlusion should be performed in the context of a balanced upper cervical spine and head. The NUCCA procedure restores this essential balance. It is clear from clinical experience that TMD disorders, even advanced cases respond well with NUCCA treatment.”
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