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How to remove an earwax blockage

Earwax is the body's natural way of protecting the eardrum and inner ear from damage. However, if the body produces too much earwax, a person may experience a blockage. This can lead to hearing loss and pain. In this article, learn how to remove an earwax blockage safely at home, as well as when to see a doctor.

Are Your Earrings or Body Piercings Causing a Nickel Allergy?

6 Things You Didn't Know About Earwax

Tips for Allergy-Free Cooking

For some people, eating or coming in contact with food allergens can be dangerous. See what simple food swaps and kitchen organization tips can help.

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Neck Surgery?

Soreness and stiffness are common, but a full recovery is often possibly when surgery is followed by physical therapy.

Doc: Is neck surgery the cause of high blood pressure?

My husband, who is 71 years old and very active, had squamous cell carcinoma of his mouth a year and a half ago

Is Head & Neck Surgery in the Super-Old a Bad Idea?

Study identifies predictors of worse post-op outcomes in the oldest of the old

Would lower facelift and neck surgery make me look and feel younger?

Would lower facelift and neck surgery make me look and feel younger? Yes, it can reverse the effects of gravity and ageing in your lower face and neck.

When Back or Neck Surgery Doesn’t Work.

When Back or Neck Surgery Doesn’t Work<br>September 16, 2015<br>Most of the time spine surgery achieves its goal, with pain relief being among the top benefits for beleaguered back or neck pain sufferers. But occasionally, a patient’s pain and other symptoms return – a situation known as failed back surgery syndrome – which isn’t necessarily as doom-and-gloom as it sounds, according to Praveen Kadimcherla, MD…

Should I have Neck Surgery or Not ??

I have already had two failed lower back surgeries, the last one was a back fusion<br>I have three herniated disks in my neck, pain is getting unbeareable, I'm also having problems with my tendons and ligaments in my left ankle, so I am always at different doctors Offices.<br>I also suffer from OCD and Depression and unfortunately I have to go through therapy for the rest of my life, well at least until I get over been sexually abused by my Step…

Does Neck Surgery Improve Long-Term Outcomes?

How many times have you heard, “I have a pinched nerve in my neck and have to have surgery.”? Though there certainly are cases where surgical intervention is required, surgery should ONLY be considered after

Failed Back or Neck Surgery

Failed Back or Neck Surgery - When Back Surgery Fails You<br>What exactly is a laminectomy<br>A lamina is part of the bony arch of the vertebra that protects the spinal cord from damage. When spinal material (for example a herniated disc, bone spur, or disc fragment) puts pressure on the spinal nerves, it can cause back pain that radiates down the lower leg, along with other symptoms. Patients experiencing such symptoms may be offered a surgical solution called a laminectomy. During a…

When Do You Need Neck Surgery After a Car Accident?

You should visit a doctor immediately after suffering a neck injury to determine if surgery is required.

5 Tips For Speeding Up Your Recovery After Neck Surgery

Every surgery takes a significant toll on your body, and that is especially true for neck surgery because of the nature of your cervical spine. Your neck is tasked with supporting your head and facilitating movement, so unlike a fractured leg, you can’t just put your head up on the couch and take weight off […]

Will Surgery Make Your Neck Pain Better or Worse?

Is neck surgery the right option for you? Ask yourself these two questions to find out.

What Is Neck Crepitus?

A popping or cracking sound in the neck is known as crepitus. A common occurrence, it can also be a sign of a more serious condition.

Tinnitus? Check the Neck!

17 years ago I began experiencing a peculiar ringing sound in my ear. It was faint, but high-pitched. I wouldn’t really notice it unless I was in a silent room. It wasn’t awful; just pe…

This is why physicians are burning out

Physicians have slowly but surely lost control. As the control slipped away, physicians lost all say regarding demands placed upon them.

Building Neck Strength

Building neck strength is important to help with headache and neck pain. There are safe ways to exercise the deep muscle of the neck. You should do these first to make sure your neck has better stability for harder exercises.

Is It Linked To Neck Misalignment?

Meniere’s Disease can be linked with your upper neck misalignment, thus can be treated effectively with NUCCA chiropractic care.