by Dr. Shapira | Feb 20, 2015 | Unsorted
Patients dealing with chronic TMJ problems often find their quality of life begin a downward slide and standard medical care of the symptoms rarely is successful. TMJ has been dubbed “The Great Imposter” because the wide ranging symptoms often lead to a...
by Dr. Shapira | Feb 18, 2015 | Unsorted
Patients in Chicago and the North Shore suburbs who suffer from migraines and other chronic pains can learn how to self administer Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks for Migraine and Tension Headache Treatment and Prevention. The book “Miracles on Park Avenue”...
by Dr. Shapira | Feb 4, 2015 | Unsorted
The stability of the jaw is based on a tripod consisting of two TemporoMandibular Joints and the occlusion. Typical treatment of these disorders utilize intramural orthotics that make occlusal changes. These changes can affect all of the nerves and muscles of the head...
by Dr. Shapira | Dec 29, 2014 | Unsorted |
Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) has been described as th”Suicide Disorder” and the worst pain known to man. The are numerous surgical procedures that include “Cyber Knife Surgery” , Decompression Surgery, Radiofrequency surgery and other drastic...
by Dr. Shapira | Dec 23, 2014 | Unsorted
A New article “Neuromodulation in cluster headache” has just been published on Chronic Cluster Headaches Treatment. (See Pub Med Abstract below) I find it very interesting that while they describe Deep Brain Stimulation, Occipital Nerve Stimulation and...
by Dr. Shapira | Dec 8, 2014 | Unsorted
Dental devices can help with sleep apnea and snoring People who snore a lot when they’re sleeping tend to have more throat and nasal tissue than those who don’t snore very often, or at all. When falling asleep, the tongue will often fall back against the...
