by Dr. Shapira | Sep 12, 2014 | Blog
Lesser known muscle pain solutions Many people do not consider referred pain as being associated with the facial region. Not only can Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome create migraine headaches, MPD may actually cause pain in eight particular muscles involving the...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog
The connection between TMJ headaches and myofascial pain Most people associate pain with a physical problem in the same body region as the pain. This can be an inaccurate notion when the pain is associated with the chest, neck, and back, as well as certain headaches....
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 1, 2014 | Blog
THERE IS EXCELLENT EVIDENCE THAT VARIOUS BREATHING EXERCISES CAN IMPROVE SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING. Several years ago an article in the British Medical Journal showed that learning to play the DIDGERIDOO and especially learning how to do the circular breathing required...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 1, 2014 | Blog
Lynette: I can get my headaches at any time of day. They can be minor and then suddenly spike or can stay at the same level but be bad enough to stop me achieving my daily goals. When they get really bad I have the option of going to the hospital for a largactil...
by Dr. Shapira | Aug 29, 2014 | Blog
Instant orthodontics. Instant gratification? Everyone loves a clean and healthy smile. While healthy teeth are also very important physically in chewing and digesting food, the cosmetics of pretty teeth can also mean much in the development of personal confidence and...
by Dr. Shapira | Aug 26, 2014 | Blog
Are you a teeth grinder or clencher? Grinding and clenching of teeth is a disorder that many people do not know they have. It’s an involuntary action that often occurs while you are sleeping, and the clencher is often not aware that it is happening. The...
