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The Early Signs of Common Movement Disorders

Movement disorders cause subtle symptoms at first, making early recognition challenging. Timely diagnosis and treatment improve long-term outcomes, so identifying these initial symptoms is crucial. Here’s an overview of the early signs.

Jan 10th, 2025

Navigating the Holidays When a Loved One Has Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease produces physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that can make navigating the holidays a bit precarious. We have some tips to help you and your loved one get through it.

Dec 2nd, 2024

Surprising Signs of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

You may know the main signs of multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune and neurodegenerative disease, but many signs are less well-known and may surprise you. Read all about them here.

Nov 2nd, 2024

5 Ways to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain

Carpal tunnel syndrome often results from an overuse injury and has an array of symptoms, including pain. Here are five ways to prevent or manage carpal tunnel syndrome pain.

Oct 16th, 2024

Beyond Spasms: Little-Known Signs of Epilepsy

When most people think of epilepsy, they think of uncontrollable spasms or convulsions, but there are a whole lot of lesser-known symptoms you should be aware of. Keep reading to learn all about them.

Sep 17th, 2024

How to Get to the Root of Your Frequent Headaches

If you have frequent or recurring headaches, it's important to find the root cause and treat them appropriately; not all headaches are the same. Here’s what you need to do.

Aug 14th, 2024

How to Support a Loved One with Huntington's Disease

Huntington’s disease has wide-ranging effects on a person’s body. If you’re caring for someone with HD, there are a number of practical things you should consider right at the outset.

Jul 22nd, 2024

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Potential Stroke Symptoms

Ignoring potential stroke symptoms can have serious repercussions, up to and including death. Learn more about stroke and why you shouldn’t ignore the warning signs here.

Jun 24th, 2024

Myths and Facts About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

What does it mean to be on the autism spectrum? If you believe many urban legends, you’re going to get a lot of information that isn’t true. Here, we debunk several of those myths, giving you the facts to understand the condition better.

May 28th, 2024

Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects everything from walking to speech. Learn to recognize the early signs of Parkinson’s disease to know when to get medical treatment.

May 14th, 2024

Ataxia vs. Dystonia: How to Tell the Difference (movement disorders)

Ataxia and dystonia are two movement disorders that display similar symptoms. Here’s how you can tell the difference between the two.

Nov 14th, 2023

Little-Known Signs of Epilepsy in Kids

The signs of epilepsy vary from one form to another; they also vary between adults and children. Keep reading to learn about some of the little-known signs of epilepsy in kids.

Oct 2nd, 2023

When to Consider Botox Injections for Migraine

If you’re struggling with the pain and other symptoms of chronic migraine, Botox® may prove an effective preventive treatment. Learn more about how Botox helps migraine here.

Sep 8th, 2023

Common Signs of Dementia

Dementia is a common condition in the elderly population, but loss of memory and cognition isn’t a normal part of aging. Learn how to spot common signs of dementia so you can start treatment as early as possible.

Aug 1st, 2023

How to Manage ADHD-Related Rejection Sensitivity

Along with the many concentration and hyperactive symptoms that come with ADHD is a heightened reaction to real or perceived rejection. Learn more about rejection sensitive dysphoria and how you can manage it here.

Jul 14th, 2023

5 Conditions that Respond Well to Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point injections (TPIs) can relieve pain due to muscle tightening or knotting. Keep reading to learn about five conditions that respond well to this treatment.

Jun 6th, 2023

When Should I Seek Care for My Recurrent Headaches?

For some people, two acetaminophen are enough to banish a headache. But if you experience any type of recurrent headache, you need to seek medical care to address the underlying problem. Here’s why.

May 19th, 2023

What Type of Stroke Did My Loved One Have?

Has your loved one recently suffered a stroke? There are three different kinds of strokes, all of which have different causes. Keep reading to find out about the differences and what they mean for your loved one.

Apr 5th, 2023

What's Causing Your Cervical Dystonia?

Cervical dystonia, a painful, spasmodic twisting of the neck muscles, can negatively impact your quality of life. Keep reading to learn what causes this condition and some of the treatments that can help.

Mar 16th, 2023

Tips for Managing Cluster Headaches

If you struggle with cluster headaches, the pain can be so overwhelming, you don’t know what to do. Keep reading to get some tips on how best to manage cluster headaches.

Feb 17th, 2023

What Most People Don't Realize About Huntington's Disease

You may know that Huntington’s disease causes movement problems, but how much do you really know about the disease and how it’s treated? Keep reading to learn all about it.

Jan 13th, 2023

Helping a Loved One with a Behavior Disorder

A behavior disorder can derail a person’s life, but support can help them get treatment and make positive changes. Keep reading to learn how to help a loved one with a behavior disorder.

Dec 12th, 2022

My Child Has Epilepsy. Now What?

An epilepsy diagnosis can seem like a whole new world for both you and your child. If your child has been diagnosed with epilepsy, you may wonder what to do next and how you can help them. Keep reading to learn the answer.

Nov 9th, 2022

4 Telltale Signs of a Cluster Headache

Do you suffer from groups of continuous headaches? If you’ve got a headache but aren’t sure what type it is, there are four telltale signs that indicate a cluster headache. Learn more about cluster headaches here.

Oct 12th, 2022

3 Causes of Myopathy

Myopathy, a disease of the musculoskeletal system that leads to weakness and loss of muscle function, has three primary causes. Keep reading to learn what they are and what you can do to treat them.

Sep 14th, 2022

Is a Mini Stroke Serious?

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a “ministroke,” doesn’t last long but is a preview of worse things to come, which means you need to take it seriously and get medical help. Find out how we can help restore your health here.

Aug 10th, 2022

5 Ways Your Doctor May Diagnose Epilepsy

If you think you have epilepsy, your doctor will order a variety of tests to accurately diagnose your condition. Here are five tests your doctor may use, either by themselves or in combination.

Jul 13th, 2022

What You Need to Know About the Three Kinds of Strokes

There are three different types of strokes — do you know what they are and what symptoms they cause? Get all you need to know here to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Jun 1st, 2022

How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Can Treat Epilepsy

Epilepsy can be troublesome to live with. If you have drug-refractory epilepsy, which is epilepsy that can’t be controlled with medication, you may be a candidate for vagus nerve stimulation. Learn how VNS can treat epilepsy here.

May 3rd, 2022

Understanding Common Behavior Disorders

Behavior disorders are mental health conditions that affect the way you interact with the world around you. Keep reading to learn about three common behavior disorders and how they’re treated.

Apr 4th, 2022

How Botox Goes Beyond Beauty

Botox is best known today as a beauty treatment that removes wrinkles, but its uses go far beyond that, successfully treating a wide range of medical conditions. Could Botox help you? Find out more here.

Mar 8th, 2022

5 Signs Your Loved One Is Having a Stroke

Do you know the five signs that indicate your loved one is having a stroke? If not, you should, because a stroke requires prompt medical attention. Get the facts here.

Feb 2nd, 2022

Bipolar Disorder vs. ADHD: How to Tell the Difference

While ADHD and bipolar disorder do share symptoms, they’re fundamentally different conditions that many people get confused.Keep reading to learn how you can tell the difference between these two behavioral disorders.

Jan 12th, 2022

How to Manage Your ALS Symptoms

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is neurodegenerative and has no cure. There are, however, ways you can manage your ALS symptoms for a better quality of life. Learn more here.

Dec 9th, 2021

Different Types of Epileptic Seizures

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, but it encompasses a number of different types of seizures. Learn all about the different types here.

Nov 10th, 2021

Diagnosing Your Movement Disorder

Movement disorders are neurological conditions that provoke abnormal movements that may or may not be voluntary. Learn more about common disorders, as well as how we diagnose them, here.

Oct 10th, 2021

What Are Cluster Headaches?

Cluster headaches are one of the lesser-known types of headaches, but they can be one of the most debilitating. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of cluster headaches so you can get appropriate medical help.

Sep 8th, 2021

Understanding Cervical Dystonia

Cervical dystonia causes repetitive, painful, jerking motions of the head and neck. And while there’s no cure for this condition, there are effective treatments. Keep reading to learn more about dystonia and the treatment options available.

Aug 13th, 2021

3 Types of Strokes

Did you know that there’s more than one type of stroke? Do you know the warning signs of each so you can get prompt medical attention? We’ve got the answers to all your questions here.

Jul 20th, 2021

How To Support a Child With ADHD

If your child’s received an ADHD diagnosis, you may feel overwhelmed with the enormity of the challenges facing you as a parent. Keep reading to learn a number of good ways you can support your child effectively.

Jun 22nd, 2021

Myths and Facts About Autism

While autism is a common disorder, many people know very little about it and are subject to a large amount of misinformation that’s out there. Here we present a number of the common myths about autism and the facts that debunk them.

May 26th, 2021

Things You Can Do To Manage Your Epilepsy

Being diagnosed with epilepsy is not a death sentence; there are treatment options available that can decrease or even eliminate your seizures. Keep reading to learn more about the disorder and what our practice can do for you.

Apr 19th, 2021

You’ve Been Diagnosed With Huntington’s Disease. Now What?

Huntington’s disease is a cruel condition, affecting motor function, cognitive ability, and psychological state. But just because you’ve received a diagnosis doesn’t mean your life is over. Learn about the treatments available to help control your symptoms

Mar 17th, 2021

Does Having an Essential Tremor Mean I Have Parkinson’s Disease?

You have a tremor in your hands — could it be Parkinson’s disease? Maybe, maybe not. You could simply have a benign essential tremor. Keep reading to learn the differences between the two conditions and when you should seek out medical help.

Feb 7th, 2021

How Botox® Helps Cervical Dystonia

Cervical dystonia is a debilitating movement disorder that causes uncontrollable muscle spasms. While there may be no cure, there is a treatment that can help — Botox®. Keep reading to learn more.

Jan 19th, 2021

Symptoms of Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can strike anyone at any time, causing debilitating seizures. Keep reading to learn the many symptoms of the condition, as well as what you can do to reclaim your life.

Dec 16th, 2020

Does Your Child Have a Behavior Disorder?

Behavior disorders can be disruptive and hurtful, and they’re more common than you probably realize. Find out more about this collection of mental health conditions and what treatments are available to help.

Nov 13th, 2020

Tips for Managing Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you’re experiencing numbness, tingling, and pain in your wrists and hands, especially if you perform repetitive tasks, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to make things better.

Oct 15th, 2020

Beyond the Cosmetics: How Botox® Can Treat Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

One of the hallmarks of cerebral palsy (CP) is constant muscle spasms. But did you know Botox®, the drug most commonly used to combat facial wrinkles, can help relieve those spasms? Keep reading to learn how Botox can help treat CP.

Sep 22nd, 2020

How We Can Treat Your Major Depressive Disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, is not a weakness; it’s a biochemical condition that can rob you of your happiness and your will to live. The good news is there are effective treatments for it. Read on to learn more.

Aug 12th, 2020