by Dr. Shapira | Apr 17, 2018 | Chicago, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Sleep, TMJ Chicago
Sleep Apnea is a dangerous disorder with multiple medical problems associated with untreated Sleep Apnea. There are many methods used to treat sleep apnea. The standard medical treatment is CPAP or versions of CPAP called BiPAP and APAP. CPAP in any of it’s...
by Dr. Shapira | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, Chicago, TMJ Chicago |
In 1986 I learned about Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks from a patient who brought me the book, “Miracles on Park Avenue” and wanted me to find him a doctor who did the procedure in Chicago. I was amazed when I read the book and was dismayed when I could...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 5, 2017 | Chicago, Chronic Daily Headache, Diagnosis of TMJ, Fibro, Fibro SPG Block, Headaches and Migraines, Jaw Pain Clicking & Popping, orofacial pain
These are a series of three videos of the same patient over six months of treatment. In the first video he describes how he came in limping and upset and his first visit. Daniel describes response to evaluation and start of treatment after 90 minute consultation. This...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog, Chicago, Chronic Daily Headache, Clicking & Popping, Cluster Headache, GURNEE OROFACIAL PAIN, Headaches and Migraines, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ affects your posture, TMJ ARTHRITIS, TMJ Causes Stress, TMJ Chicago, TMJ Dentist, TMJ Migraines, TMJ Neck & Back Pain, TMJ Numbness in Arms & Fingers
Living day to day with severe or chronic pain can be agonizing to your spirit, your family and your life. There is hope for patients with chronic head, neck, face and back pain. Millions are disabled with chronic pain. It i estimated that 100 million Americans have...
by Dr. Shapira | Jun 26, 2017 | Blog, Chicago
A recent article in Cephalgia (PubMed abstract below) clearly explains how there is a reciprical (two way) relationship between TMJ disorders, Musculoskeetal Disorders and Migraine. In the conclusions the article states: “These dysfunctions support a reciprocal...
by Dr. Shapira | Dec 26, 2016 | Blog, Chicago, Highland Park, TMJ Chicago
This is a reprint of recently published press relief on Relief of Chronic TMJ, Headache and Migraine. Reprint Chicago Pain Relief! Patients with TMJ Disorders, Headaches and Migraines are Finding A Better Quality of Life! SPG Blocks Can Give Patients Control of Pain...
