Cervical spondylosis is a condition affecting the joints and discs in the cervical spine located in the neck. This condition develops due to wear and tear of the cartilage and bones. Causes of cervical spondylosis Overgrowth of bone or bone spurs can compress the delicate parts of the spine such as the nerves and spinal […]
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Neck bone spurs is an inflammation or damage on the ligaments and tendons around the joints of the cervical spine. It is a gradual degradation of the joints and wearing out of the cartilage as the person grows older. The inflammation causes formation of new bone in the damaged areas and eventually results to a
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A concussion is a type of head injury that occurs when an impact strikes the head. Generally, concussions may lead to altered mental states including the loss of consciousness. This head injury is common from accidents such as falls, car accidents, bike accidents but can also be acquired from those who play sports that involve
Bell’s palsy is a type of facial paralysis due to inability in controlling the facial muscles on the affected area. An area in the face becomes weak causing it to droop or becoming stiff. This condition is due to a kind of trauma to the seventh cranial nerve called the “facial nerve.” Anybody can be
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A bulging disc or herniation happens when the cartilage found between the bones in the back or vertebrae moves out of its place. They function as shock absorbers that lessen pressure placed on the backbones when performing physical activities. Sometimes, these discs can bulge and result to the compression of a spinal nerve and cause
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A head injury is any form of trauma to the skull, scalp or brain which can be a minor crash on the skull or a significant brain injury. Generally, a head injury can be categorized as closed or open or penetrating. A closed injury is caused by a hard blow to the head from an
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Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by forceful, fast back-and-forth movement of the neck similar to the cracking of a whip. Whiplash happens during rear-end vehicular accidents but it can also due to sports accidents, physical abuse or trauma. Symptoms of whiplash Pain in the neck Stiffness of the area Limited range of
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Sore neck muscles can be caused by sports injuries, accidents and poor posture. Some people experiences a sore neck for only a few hours but others can have this condition for days. Treatment for sore neck muscles Perform some stretching exercises to loosen the tension in the muscles and increase flexibility. Perform stretching exercises especially
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There are different types of headaches and there are many factors that causes them. A headache above the left eye can be caused by problems with the nerves or blood vessels found in the area or a symptom of an infection. Causes of a headache above the left eye Headache above left eye can be
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A severe head injury means that you should seek medical attention immediately, as there is a high risk of brain injury. Some of the signs of a serious head injury include: Either short term or long term unconsciousness Having fits or seizures Trouble staying awake Trouble talking Having double vision, hearing loss or other problems
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