By Dr. Thomas Polucki Tinnitus is a physical condition in the ear that causes the sufferer to hear a constant ringing or other noises in their ears. The noise can vary from a low roar to a high-pitched squeal, and beso loud and persistent that it interferes with daily activities and causes distress. The most common cause of tinnitus is ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Neuropathy is a general term for nerve damage. Neuropathy is the leading cause of chronic pain-related disability. There are several different types of neuropathy, but they all share the same underlying process. This process is called Wallerian Degeneration, and it can be initiated by trauma to the nerves or by neurotoxins that have been absorbed into ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Most of us will suffer from back pain at some point in our lives. It can come from a number of different sources, including injuries or the stress of everyday life. The article goes on to discuss chronic and acute back pain and ways to relieve it. If you’ve ever experienced back pain before, you know ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Sleep disorders do not always manifest in the form of loud snoring or restless leg movements. Sometimes they come in the form of insomnia and other times appear as sleep apnea – a condition that causes breathing to stop enough to disrupt restful sleep. It is crucial to sleep well and get enough sleep each night. ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Some seemingly incurable arthritis symptoms may find lasting relief with upper cervical chiropractic and functional medicine. Because the two most common types of arthr (joint) it is (inflammation) respond better when you address what’s causing them instead of just treating the symptoms. Osteoarthritis is caused by abnormal stress on a joint. And Rheumatoid arthritis is caused ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Whiplash injury in the neck and upper spine is caused by a sudden, movement of the head, stressing the soft tissues of the neck to the point of injury. When someone suffers from whiplash, the middle and top three vertebrae in their spine may be pulled out of alignment. When this happens, the person’s head and ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki After countless shoulder and neck injuries, I’ve learned a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to new or old neck and shoulder injuries. Even if there’s no copay, sometimes “free” is no bargain. If you never get better. So, I’m usually the last doctor people consult for chronic shoulder pain. ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Mild traumatic brain injury, also known as post-concussion syndrome can mimic many other diseases, especially as we get older. The initial injury may seem uneventful or other body parts may take priority because of triage in the emergency room. But we now know that even minor whiplashes can cause mild traumatic brain injury, without head impact, ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki The neck is one of the most common body parts that we experience pain. The strain on our necks can range from mild to severe, and it can be caused by a number of factors. If you’re in pain and want to get relief, there are a number of techniques and methods that you can use ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Migraines are a type of headache that are often characterized by a throbbing pain in one area of the head and neck on one side. Sometimes feeling like your eye is going to pop out. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. With several subtypes, most people suffer with one of ...