Have you ever had a headache that started in your jaw? Maybe you have noticed that you wake up with a headache the morning after eating a big meal. Perhaps you grind your teeth at night and wake up every morning with a headache. Some people chew gum all day long, causing jaw and headContinue Reading »
"Regular Health Tips From Dr. Amy Konvalin Delivered to Your Inbox..."
Use the Form Below to Get Them All Sent to You for FREE
Month: February 2019
What not to wear
Recently, I had a memorial service to attend right after treating patients. So I wore my dress and flats while I was treating. That afternoon, while I was standing at the memorial service, I felt my back tighten up. “Oh well, it will be fine” I though like every other person does. That evening IContinue Reading »
Snow Shoveling 101
Snowpocalypse hit the Pacific Northwest and left behind snow, sleet, hail, slush, and ice. Last I heard, the groundhog was awaiting extradition from the Bahamas for his poor forecast this year. As we move forward to finally getting out of the house, here are some key tips to remember while you are shoveling all thatContinue Reading »
So, you have a herniated disc
There are few things in life as painful as a herniated disc. But it’s not just the pain that is difficult to deal with – it’s also the fear. What is going on in my spine and am I going to live? That may sound extreme but herniated discs are extreme. They can cause extremeContinue Reading »