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Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)

The Temporomandibular joint or TMJ is the joint between the mandible (jaw bone) and the skull.  Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) refers to a group of painful conditions that affect the TMJ and the muscles that control jaw movement. TMD is common, effecting up to 12% of the population and effects women twice as often as ... Read More

BPPV

BPPV is a mechanical problem in the inner ear.  It occurs when some of the calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) that are normally embedded in gel in the utricle, become dislodged and migrate into one or more of the 3 fluid filled semicircular canals.  When enough of these particles accumulate in one of the canals, they ... Read More

Whiplash

Whiplash or Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD), describes a range of injuries to the neck as a result of a sudden acceleration and then deceleration of the head. This almost always occurs as a result of a car accident but can also occur as a result of an impact injury in sport. What Is It When ... Read More

Cervical Nerve Root Irritation

What Is It Nerve root irritation is commonly referred to as a pinched nerve.  The nerves that supply the neck, shoulder and arm exit the spine between each vertebra, through a tunnel made up by the vertebra above and below, known as the lateral foramen. Nerve root compression and irritation can result from anything that ... Read More

Cervical Headaches

Headache is a very common complaint throughout the community. There are many causes of headaches and many different symptoms experienced in conjunction with headaches. The role of the upper cervical spine (neck) in the production particularly of more chronic, ongoing or recurring headache symptoms is becoming much more clearly recognised. Cervical Contribution to Headache Headache ... Read More

Cervical Facet joint injury

The facet joints of the neck are the small joints on either side of the vertebrae. In different areas of the spine, the joints are shaped differently to control certain movements of one bone on another. These are not weight bearing joints, as these joints are not designed to take much load, a sudden uncontrolled ... Read More

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