by Dr. Shapira | Dec 19, 2017 | TMJ Chicago
There is currently no specialty in Orofacial Pain and the American Dental Association does not believe one is needed. That does not mean that orofacial pain is not a problem, it is. Most orofacial pain is actually well treated by the dental community. The most common...
by Dr. Shapira | Dec 11, 2017 | Fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia SPG Block, Jaw Pain, Jaw Problems, Migraine, Schaumburg TMJ, TMJ ARTHRITIS, TMJ Chicago, TMJ CREPITUS, TMJ is a painful condition, TMJ Neck & Back Pain
I have successfully utilized Prolotherapy and trigger point injections for many years using lidocaine and dextrose. I had both of my torn rotator culls treated with Prolo with great results. More recently I had Ozone and lidocaine in both knees giving long term...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 27, 2017 | TMJ Chicago
Blood Pressure-Related Headaches Hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypotension (low blood pressure) can both cause headaches. Hypertension can be present with no discernible symptoms and is usually discovered during a routine medical examination. Headache is only...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 27, 2017 | Medication for TMJ, Migraine, Physiologic Dentistry, SPG Block, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Migraine, TMJ Chicago
PATIENT QUESTION: I’m 29 years old. I’ve been a severe migraine sufferer since I was about five. Two years ago I broke and dislocated my right jaw. My pain is horrific now. At least 3 to 4 days out of the week I’m sick with them now, when it only used to be...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 9, 2017 | Anxiety, Fibro SPG Block, SPG Block, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ Chicago, Trigeminal Cervico-Complex, Trigeminal Nerve, Wilmette, Winnetka
SELF-ADMINISTERED SPG BLOCKS can not only relieve severe migraines and chronic daily headache but are exceptionally effective in preventing headaches associated with menstruation and ovulation. Decreasing Burdens of Migraine, and Menstrual headaches : Medical Costs,...
by Dr. Shapira | Oct 30, 2017 | Cluster Headache, Depression and Chronic Pain, SPG Block, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Migraine, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ Chicago
SPG Blocks are often extremely successful for treating Panic Attacks as well as Headaches, Orofacial Pain,Trigeminal Neuralgia and Migraines. Neuromuscular Dentistry has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain. Can Brain pH be addressed with Hyperbaric Oxygen...
