Tips To Manage Dyskinesia in Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which the brain cells that produce the chemical dopamine responsible for movement and coordination begin to break down and die. Numerous signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include tremors, facial grimacing, rigid muscles,...
Spinal Fusion – What You Need To Know
A spinal fusion is a type of surgery that is performed to correct problems with the bones and tissues of the spine. The surgery involves fusing 2 or more vertebrae into a single unit. Once bonded, they are unable to move as they once did. The intention is to stop...
Pros and Cons of Deep Brain Stimulation
When it comes to managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has taken the place of other standard treatments. Although it isn’t a treatment for Parkinson’s disease and can’t stop its underlying progression, it is used to lessen or...