Neck

Tom Goforth took a deep breath and bounced lightly from one foot to the other. He could feel his heart rate increase, and the blood pulse through his face and hands. This was his routine, his ritual before a big presentation. He had to get moving, get his energy up. The crowd could sense his excitement, and it helped get them worked up. And more importantly it sold his product, his brand. He took one last look in the mirror, adjusted his three thousand dollar suit, and stretched his tanned face…

The first thing you need to do is check the dog's airway, breathing and circulation (ABC): Listen to it's chest and put your hand in front of it's mouth to check for a breath. If s/he isn't breathing pull the tongue forward, close the mouth and tilt the head a little to open the airway so that you remove anything that is blocking it. If you are unable to remove the obstruction you can perform the Heimlich Manoeuvre: Hold the dog upside down with it's head facing the floor and shake it gently…

During the nineteen twenties, America experienced an unprecedented period of spending and wealth. This period of time was also one which gave us many literary classics including The Great Gatsby and also A Rose for Emily. These two stories while very different offer a glimpse into the mindset created during that time. Within the stories is an interesting use of characterization, metaphors, and setting. These simple literary devices create a deep and complex world which we continue to look…

Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Neck Lift A neck lift (lower rhytidectomy) is a procedure designed to improve the visible signs of aging. This surgical procedure is used to reduce the visible signs of aging on the lower face and neck. Why Patients Choose to Have a Neck lift Some patients may not want a full facelift because they are happy with the upper portion of their face; however, they might notice that they have issues on their neck and lower portion of the face. These issues may include:…

the first places we begin to show age is the neck. These visible changes in the neck frequently include horizontal creases and vertical banding. Many times, these changes make an individual appear older than he or she feels. Dr. Sam Gershenbaum is an award-winning, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who can address these neck creases and bands with a lower rhytidectomy (aka neck lift) at his surgery center in Miami. What is a Lower Rhytidectomy? A neck lift is a surgical procedure that Dr. Sam…

Have you ever experience waking up with a stiffness or/and pain in the neck? For me, that's been an everyday routine that I have to go through in the morning. Most people will think that the pain will go away later or it's not going to affect the daily life, but not only it affects our daily life, but, it could also lead to health problems. First, the stiffness in the neck and the shoulder makes me unable to seat in one position for a long time. This eventually gives me a hard time when I have…

Headaches, neck pain and stiff neck are the most common complaints heard and treated by chiropractors and doctors today. If you awaken with a stiff neck or with neck pain often it is likely in the pillow you are using. Headaches and neck pain are sometimes related, especially when your neck is not properly supported during sleep. What you need is to know how to choose the best kinds of pillows for neck pain so you can avoid this problem by supporting your head and neck while you sleep. A good…

10/01/2015 date of injury. A specific mechanism of injury has not been described. DIAGNOSES: 1. Cervical discogenic pain/bilateral cervical facet pain C2-# and C5-C6/ cervical sprain/strain. 2. Bilateral cervical radicular pain C5-C6 L>R 3. Cervicogenic neck pain with cervicogenic headaches/bilateral occipital neuralgia. 4. Bilateral shoulder sprain/strain. 5. Bilateral wrist sprain/strain/bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. 6. Bilateral hand/ first metacarpal joint pain. 7. Lumbar…

The head and neck are part of the body that is very important integrating several systems. A lot of vital activities like eating, drinking, seeing, hearing and breathing are done through the head structures. When the nurse assess those the head and the neck it is s assessing several systems at the same time. The eyes are located in the orbital cavities of the skull is an important part of the head and its function is essential to perform different activities. The ears are one of the structures…

DOI: 4/6/2010. Patient is a 58-year-old female crew member who sustained injury to her neck, back, and right shoulder when she tripped over boxes and fell on the floor while carrying guacamole to line. As per OMNI notes, the patient is diagnosed with cervical spine joint disease, thoracic spine sprain, right shoulder impingement and chronic pain of the right upper extremity. Electrodiagnostic studies done on 12/08/15 showed no electrophysiological evidence to support motor radiculopathy or…