By Brain and Spine Specialists
Tingling in Hands, Arms, Legs, or Face (Paresthesia): Causes & When to Worry
May 12, 2026 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsQuick Answer: Why Tingling Happens Tingling, or paresthesia, happens when nerves send signals differently than they normally would. Sometimes this is temporary, like when pressure on a nerve causes your hand or foot to “fall asleep.” Other times, the sensation…
Parkinson’s Disease Face: What Facial Masking Can Look Like
April 29, 2026 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsYou might not notice it all at once. Maybe someone seems more serious than usual. They don’t smile as often, or their expressions feel a little “flat.” Sometimes it’s hard to put into words, but something about their face just…
What Is PPPD? Understanding Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness
February 18, 2026 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsWhat Is PPPD? PPPD stands for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness, a condition that causes ongoing feelings of dizziness, unsteadiness, or imbalance rather than the spinning sensation many people associate with vertigo. Instead of feeling like the room is moving, people with…
What Is a Spinal Stroke? Symptoms, Causes, and Recovery Explained
January 21, 2026 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsWhat Is a Spinal Stroke? A spinal stroke happens when blood flow to part of the spinal cord is suddenly reduced or blocked, limiting the oxygen and nutrients the tissue needs to work properly. This condition is sometimes called a…
What Is Cervicalgia? Understanding the Top Causes of Neck Pain
December 2, 2025 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsNeck pain is one of the most common everyday complaints. Studies show that more than one in four people experience neck pain at any given time, which helps explain why the phrase “a real pain in the neck” exists. What…
Is Cracking Your Neck Bad for You? What Neurologists Want You to Know
December 1, 2025 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsQuick Take: The occasional neck crack isn’t dangerous, but doing it too often or too forcefully can strain joints, nerves, or blood vessels. Sometimes it feels impossible not to do it; that satisfying pop that seems to release pressure and…
Can Stress Cause a Seizure? 7 Common Seizure Triggers to Know
July 24, 2025 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsSeizures can catch you off guard, but paying attention to certain patterns may help you feel more in control. If you or someone you love is living with epilepsy, learning to recognize common seizure triggers is one of the most…
Multiple Sclerosis vs. Atherosclerosis: What’s the Difference and Is There a Connection?
May 19, 2025 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsWhy These Two Conditions Get Confused If you’ve ever heard of multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis, you might wonder if they’re related. After all, the names sound quite similar, and both involve inflammation. But while they share this common characteristic,…
Waking Up with Headaches? Here’s What It Could Mean
May 12, 2025 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsWaking up with headaches can throw off your entire day before it even starts. If you’ve been noticing this more often, you’re not alone—and you might be wondering why it keeps happening. While the occasional morning headache might not be…
Heads Up: What Your Headache Location Means
May 5, 2025 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsWhy Headache Location Matters Headaches are one of the most common neurological symptoms people experience, affecting nearly everyone at some point. While it’s easy to brush off a headache as just another part of a stressful day, the location of…