| Physicians OnlyWhen we think about the different types of pain that exist, many things can come to mind. Let’s break it down scientifically for a moment. Pain, more specifically musculoskeletal pain, is classified into 3 categories: Neuropathic pain arises from damage to the nervous...Read More
| Sleep Aches, TMJThere are many different kinds of muscle spasms that exist, ranging in intensity from mild twitches to severe pain. The spastic muscle may feel harder than normal to the touch, and/or appear visibly distorted. It may also show visible signs of twitching. I treat TMD patients with eye twitching caused by...Read More
| Recent News, TMJ Have you ever had your jaw lock up on you? Does your face often hurt when you wake up? Do you hear clicking when you are eating, do you have eye or ear problems? All of these symptoms are possible signs of a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ....Read More
| Physicians OnlyTechnology has come a long way in recent years. Imaging especially has had great advancements and has impacted the efficiency with which physicians are able to diagnose and treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Utilizing 3D facial photography, the study in this article predicted OSA patients with 89% accuracy. These diagnoses...Read More
| Sleep AchesSince the Quarantine started, many people are feeling the effects of isolation, both physically and mentally. While it has been proven that people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea have higher rates of depression, little is known about rates of OSA in patients with a major depressive disorder. When someone is...Read More
| Sleep Aches Have you or someone you know been battling depression for years without any results? If this sounds familiar, then you may have a sleep disorder. Because many of the side effects are the same, countless people go undiagnosed for long periods of time. Sometimes...Read More
| Physicians OnlyThe International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has presented a study in which preschoolers with behavioral and communication disorders may have higher rates of sleep disorders. A diagnosis of a behavioral disorder or communication disorder was significantly associated with parent-reported sleep problems. Parents who have children with...Read More
| Recent News, Sleep AchesIndividuals who have sleep apnea experience interrupted breathing again and again during the night, which disrupts sleep and can lead to serious physical and mental health complications. If you’re experiencing daytime sleepiness, chronic snoring, mood disturbances, depression or fatigue, sleep apnea could be the cause. While a primary care...Read More
| Recent News, TMJPain and symptoms of locking or popping/clicking noises are common at the temporomandibular joint, where your jawbone connects to your skull. TMJ treatments often begin with self-care. This involves conservative means of pain control and lifestyle modifications to avoid the activities that put pressure or strain on the muscles...Read More
