Pain and discomfort in the neck can come from many different structures, including muscles, joints, nerves, and surrounding connective tissues. One muscle that is frequently involved in neck pain and related symptoms is the sternocleidomastoid, commonly called the SCM. The SCM is a large, rope-like muscle located on each side of the neck. It runs from behind the ear down to the breastbone and collarbone. This muscle plays an important role in turning and tilting the head, hel

By: Kristie Bray, LPCC Over the past year I have been having patients with anxiety and a few other disorders try binaural beats. Let's...

Headaches…Stomach aches…Nausea…Muscle pain…Tension in jaw. All of these can be signs and symptoms of anxiety. Your autonomic nervous...

Did you know that TMJ disorder and chronic sinusitis share many of the same symptoms? Headaches, jaw and neck pain, facial pressure,...

What is TMD? Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions that can cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw...

By: Kristie Bray, LPCC The brain's limbic system is comprised of the hippocampus, amygdala, and the hypothalamus. It is responsible for...

TMJ and Daily Life Don’t let TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction hijack your life. When it comes to managing chronic pain, small...

What Is The Cause of Chronic Pain? To answer this question, we need to understand some facts about the nervous system. Whatever its...