Nervous System Health: Neuropathy, Seizures & Nerve Pain

Managing neurological health involves identifying seizure types, treating structural spinal pathologies, and maintaining neurotransmitter balance for nerve clarity.

Headaches and Migraines Bell's Palsy Dementia Nervous System Health Spinal Cord Disorders Stroke Cerebral Palsy Hiccups Seizure Disorders Parkinson's Disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Speech Disorders Neuropathy Multiple Sclerosis Tourette's Syndrome Trigeminal Neuralgia Alzheimers

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Causes of Headaches in the Back of the Head

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Tina M. St. John

Headaches in the back of the head may be caused by a variety of ailments and injuries. Chronic headaches in the back of the head -- also known as occipital headaches -- are often variants of tension-type headaches or migraines. New-onset occipital headaches are a more urgent concern.

The Difference Between an Isotonic and Isometric Contraction

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Daniel Barrows

Muscles are comprised of many individual fibers, in much the same way a rope is. When these fibers are stimulated, the muscle contracts. If there is a force acting in opposition, such as a weight, the fibers stretch, increasing tension.