Sudden, shooting pain in the face that feels like an electrical shock is a symptom of “trigeminal neuralgia” (also called “tic douloureux”), which develops as a result of pressure applied to the “trigeminal nerve.” More common among women than men, the pain can be spontaneous or caused by stimulation of the face, such as when...
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We are in full swing of the digital age. All correspondence is now primarily virtual. This interaction between humans includes business, casual acquaintances and worse, our more intimate partners. With so much time spent in our virtual world, our physical bodies, especially our neck and back, are suffering from diseases inclusive of obesity, migraine headaches...
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As it goes with the rest of the body, the intervertebral discs naturally break down as we age. This deterioration, known as “disc degeneration,” is due to the cumulative effects of normal, everyday activity and can cause pain in the neck and/or back areas. These are symptoms that are experienced by nearly half of the...
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Fall sports season is here! Whether you are a youth player, weekend warrior, or a professional athlete, you can be injured playing any sport. Injuries are caused by a variety of factors including accidents, poor conditioning or training practices, not wearing proper protective equipment or an inadequate warm-up. Some of the most frequent sports injuries...
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Update on Beacon Hill At the public hearing held August 10, 2016 considering proposed regulatory changes that would require MassHealth patients to obtain a PCP referral for chiropractic services, the MCS was represented by Dr. Joseph Kornfeld, president; Dr. Albert Kalter, secretary; and Mr. James Hurrell, legislative agent. Drs. Kornfeld and Hurrell presented strong testimony...
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When a person’s posture is “neutral,” the three curves of the spine (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) help the body absorb stresses and the impacts of daily activities. Unfortunately, ideal posture is the exception, rather than the rule. As a result of poor posture, strain in the muscles at the back of the head, neck, upper...
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The human body is one of the most amazing machines on Earth. It is designed to be self-sustaining as it is constantly making repairs and with proper nerve flow regenerating new healthy cells. Our bodies mass are almost 99% made up of six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. With water being the...
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