Shoulder, Arm, and Hand PainWritten by Dr. Michael L. Johnson
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plexus damage is to nerves that make up brachial plexus as they exit spinal column through foramina plexus. In foramina, nerves are surrounded by a ring of bone and meninges (tough coverings), and if ring becomes smaller, nerves may become compressed or “pinched.” What causes nerves to get “pinched?" Many things: long-standing spinal stress; old injuries such as falls from childhood; new injuries such as sports mishaps or car accidents (especially whiplash - a situation where head and neck are suddenly “snapped” forward and backward); arthritis; being twisted, pulled or shaken; or even sleeping in an awkward position as well as many other stresses and strains of daily living. The right brain controls left side of body, and left brain controls right side of body. If patient is experiencing pain on one side of body (right or left), opposite brain may be firing at an abnormally high rate. In order for a patient to perceive pain, an area of brain must fire at a higher frequency of firing. If pain is bilateral, or on both sides, there may be different central structures involved such as brainstem or cerebellum.
Dr. Michael L. Johnson is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist with over twenty years of experience in private practice, over 850 hours of neurological studies, and 3800 hours of postgraduate education. His best-selling book What Do You Do When the Medications Don't Work? - A Non-Drug Treatment of Dizziness, Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Conditions is available at http://www.askdrjohnson.com. © 2005 M. L. Johnson
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There are three parts to brain stem: top, middle and lower. The mesencephalon is top part of brain stem. A high output of mesencephalon will cause an increased pulse and heart rate, inability to sleep, or a waking, fitful sleep. Other symptoms might include urinary tract infections, increased warmth and sweating, and sensitivity to light. Along with a high mesencephalic output, back pain patient may present with a decreased output of cerebellum. The cerebellum controls coordinated movement and al of muscles of spinal column. No matter what condition, it is imperative that chiropractic neurologist performs a thorough and comprehensive examination to determine exact nature of patient’s condition.
Dr. Michael L. Johnson is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist with over twenty years of experience in private practice, over 850 hours of neurological studies, and 3800 hours of postgraduate education. His best-selling book What Do You Do When the Medications Don't Work? - A Non-Drug Treatment of Dizziness, Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Conditions is available at http://www.askdrjohnson.com. © 2005 M. L. Johnson
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