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Evidence-informed articles on concussion recovery, vertigo, spinal decompression, migraines, POTS, and more from our San Diego team.
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Non Surgical Spinal Decompression San Diego: Who It May Help and When to Consider It
Non-surgical spinal decompression may help selected San Diego patients with disc-related back pain or sciatica, but it is not right for every case. Learn who may benefit, when urgent care matters, and how a Functional Neurology Trained chiropractor evaluates candidacy.
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Disc Degeneration and Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy in San Diego: How Decompression Treats Herniated and Degenerative Discs
If you've been told you have a herniated disc, bulging disc, or degenerative disc disease, you're not alone and surgery isn't your only option. Learn how non-surgical spinal decompression therapy targets the root cause of disc degeneration with measurable, research-backed results.
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How Does Traumatic Brain Injury Affect Learning?
About 5.3 million people are living with permanent brain injury (TBI) related disabilities in the United States currently. About 5% of the population will also experience a head injury and about 15%...
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Long-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
With a traumatic brain injury whatever part of the brain gets injured will typically dictate what types of symptoms you might experience. These symptoms typically resolve within a month. If the...
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How to Tell if You Have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be tricky to identify. Typically if you are even having to ask yourself whether or not you may or may not have had a TBI you should first go seek out a doctor to...
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What is Considered a Traumatic Brain Injury? TBI Explained
A traumatic brain injury or a TBI, is any time there is damage to the brain such as bruising, shearing, tearing, or blunt trauma. A concussion is considered a mild traumatic brain injury or a mTBI....
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How is a Stroke Treated? Rehabilitation & Recovery Options
The point of this blog is to educate on some of the options that exist for stroke victims after they have already gone through their acute triage work at the hospital. Treatment Rehab This is going...
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How is a Stroke Diagnosed? Tests, Imaging & Next Steps
DIAGNOSIS First thing your physician will assess is your history. They will typically look for red flags Was it recent Did it start suddenly Are you experiencing focal (one particular part of the...
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Symptoms of a Stroke: Warning Signs to Know
Over 9 million people have survived a stroke globally with about 45% of them being functionally dependent on others one-year post-stroke. Knowing the symptoms of a stroke can be life or death for...
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Spinal Decompression Therapy San Diego: Non-Surgical Disc Relief
Chronic neck and low back pain can be a pesky problem that many people suffer from. Neck and low back pain can affect those who are sedentary but also those who have active lifestyles. Especially if...
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San Diego Concussion Doctors: What a Real Evaluation Looks Like
Gold Standard Testing for concussion looks something like this: Looks like you might have a concussion. Maybe sit out for a couple of weeks then you should be good. In some rare cases...
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Learn the most common concussion symptoms, which red flags need urgent care, and when lingering dizziness, headaches, or brain fog deserve a closer evaluation in San Diego.
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Dizziness Treatment San Diego: Finding the Cause First
Dizziness is not one diagnosis. Learn how a focused dizziness evaluation in San Diego can help separate BPPV, vestibular migraine, concussion-related dizziness, visual dependence, and orthostatic patterns.
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Migraine Treatment San Diego: When Recurring Headaches Need a More Complete Evaluation
Recurring migraines are not always just a head pain problem. This guide explains when a more complete migraine evaluation may help identify vestibular, cervical, concussion-related, or medication-related contributors.
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Dysautonomia and POTS Treatment in San Diego: Understanding Symptoms, Types, and Holistic Management
Dysautonomia can make daily life difficult, perplexing, and occasionally lonely. This complicated autonomic nervous system disorder impacts the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which regulates involuntary body processes like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation.
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5 Reasons You Could Be Suffering From Sciatica
Do you find yourself wincing in pain, your lower back sending shooting sensations down your leg? If so, you're not alone. Sciatica, often characterized by a sharp pain that radiates along the sciatic...
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The Mighty Mineral: Exploring the 6 Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is a powerhouse among the necessary minerals, having an impact on many different body processes. It's possible that many people are unaware of the variety of advantages that magnesium...
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Revitalize and Renew: 7 Natural Ways to Detox Your Body
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, our bodies can often bear the brunt of exposure, limiting our ability to detox environmental toxins, processed foods, and stress. While the concept of...
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4 Benefits of BrainHQ and How It Can Improve Cognitive Health
BrainHQ has become a cutting-edge resource for those looking to improve their brain clarity in the field of cognitive health. We'll explore the reasons for BrainHQ's popularity in this blog post, as...
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Shoulder Impingement: Complete Home Management for Relief
Introduction In the dynamic environment of San Diego, where sports and active lifestyles are prevalent, shoulder impingement emerges as a common challenge. At Auto-Ness Physical Therapy, a leading...
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Neuropathy Treatment: 4 Electrifying Benefits of Nerve Spa Therapy
New methods for neuropathy treatment are constantly coming out. A novel approach that is getting amazing results is an electrical stimulation unit called the Nerve Spa Therapy. We'll dive into the...
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Solving the Mystery: Identifying the Signs of Spinal Arthritis
Spinal arthritis is a condition that is frequently linked to aging and can cause different symptoms all over the body. A distinct set of difficulties may arise if it settles in the spine. We'll...
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Concussion Recovery at Home: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: It can be difficult and upsetting to endure a concussion. A concussion requires time, patience, and the right care to recover from, whether it was sustained in an accident, during...
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Stress & Vertigo: Is There A Connection?
Vertigo, a disorder characterized by a spinning sensation, is frequently connected with inner ear or vestibular system abnormalities. There is, however, a lesser-known link between stress and...
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