We’ve all heard the quote “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”, and this week’s blog will focus on a similar scenario – the link between sleep and pain. Pain makes it hard to fall/stay asleep, and alternatively, lack of sleep creates a gateway for pain. Each person has to determine what is the…
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We will be celebrating National Sleep Awareness Week 2017 at Michigan Head and Neck from March 5-11. In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, I am launching my blog entitled Sleep Aches. The purpose of this blog is to inform doctors, in any field, of the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders, and the pain…
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What is the most common sleep complaint? If you guessed insomnia, then you are correct. Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint in the general population, with a prevalence of approximately 10%. It is described by difficulty falling and staying asleep, accompanied by some kind of daytime fatigue and/or impairment. The disturbance may consist of…
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I first learned about how TMD causes ear problems in the 1970’s. An 8-year-old girl came in to my office, and after reading the forms that her parents filled out, I learned that she had lost her hearing. Her ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist) had no idea why, as her structural anatomy was perfect. …
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When was the last time that you had a “good night’s sleep”? The average American adult requires between 7 – 9 hours of sleep per day, but it is rare that you will actually talk to someone who is getting that much. The causes of sleep loss fall under two major categories: lifestyle and occupation….
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