by Dr. Shapira | May 10, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Blog migraine, Chronic Daily Headache, chronic daly headache, Cluster Headache, migraine, SPG, SPG Block, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ
SPG Blocks—also known as Sphenopalatine Ganglion blocks—have many uses when it comes to treating patients for a variety of disorders. While the procedure is most commonly used for pain management, it is also becoming a popular treatment for those suffering from...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 27, 2017 | Anxiety, autonomic cephalgias, Blog, Breathing problems can cause TMJ, Breathing Sleeping Problems, Causes of TMJ, chronic daly headache, Clicking & Popping, Cluster Headache, CPAP Alternatives, Fibro, Fibro SPG Block, Fibromyalgia, GURNEE OROFACIAL PAIN, Headaches and Migraines, migraine, Sleep, SPG Block, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, tension Headache, TMJ, TMJ affects your posture, TMJ and sleep disorders, TMJ Pain and Sleep, TMJ Specialist, tmj specialist chicago, tmj specialist gurnee, tmj specialist illinois, Trigeminal Cervico-Complex, Trigeminal Nerve, Trigeminal Nervous System, Trigeminal Vascular System
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE BLOG ENTRY TO UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THESE DISORDERS. ALMOST ALL TREATMENT OF HEADACHES MUST CONSIDER THE MASTICATORY SYSTEM. A new study “Effect of CPAP treatment on residual depressive symptoms in patients with major depression...
by Dr. Shapira | Mar 18, 2017 | Blog migraine, chronic daly headache, Deerfield, Fibro, Fibromyalgia, Lake Forest, orofacial pain, Physiologic Dentistry, TMJ, TMJ - General, TMJ Dentist, TMJ Doctor, TMJ is a painful condition, TMJ Migraines, TMJ Orthotics, tmj specialist chicago, tmj specialist gurnee, tmj specialist illinois, TMJ Symptoms
A brand new article in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation reports on the efficacy of Ozone Therapy for treating Myofascial Mucle Pain in TMJ Patients. (abstract below) Treatment of Orofacial Pain with Ozone Therapy vs Trigger Point Injections. I utilize Ozone Therapy...
by Dr. Shapira | Mar 15, 2017 | Anxiety, autonomic cephalgias, Blog, Blog migraine, Chronic Daily Headache, chronic daly headache, Cluster Headache, Fibro SPG Block, hemicrania continua, migraine, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ, TMJ Chicago, Trigeminal Cervico-Complex, Trigeminal Nervous System, Trigeminal Vascular System |
Vasomotor Rhinitis and Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Watery rhinorrhea that is easily triggered can be incredibly annoying as the nose apparently runs freely for no reason. Additionally, the symptom of watery rhinorrhea can triggered by hot/spicy food, cold air, and...
by Dr. Shapira | Mar 13, 2017 | Anxiety, Blog, Blog migraine, Causes of TMJ, chronic daly headache, Jaw Pain Clicking & Popping, Lake Forest, orofacial pain, Orthodontic Treatment of Sleep Disorders, Sleep, TMJ, TMJ Chicago, TMJ Neck & Back Pain |
The ALF Appliance is an Orthopedic Growth Appliance that has a low profile in the mouth. They are utilized for Maxillary expansion, Treatment of TMJ Disorders, Finishing Physiologic Cases, Treating Snoring and Sleep Apnea and other issues. I used Crozat Appliances for...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 29, 2016 | Barrington TMJ, Blog, Causes of TMJ, Chicago, Chronic Daily Headache, chronic daly headache, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, TMJ, TMJ Chicago
Why do so many patients end up needing TM Joint surgeries and have stories of chronic ongoing pain for years.? What are the connections of head and neck posture to TMJ disorders? The problem is that many doctors do not address all of the issues invlved in TMJ...
