Concussions can affect many parts of the body and result in a variety of symptoms. New research indicates that concussions can affect the pituitary gland, and that decreased pituitary function can emerge months or years after a concussion. 1-3 An injury to the head can act like a pituitary gland dimmer switch. The pituitary gland is often called the “Master …
Piriformis Syndrome: A Pain in Your Butt
Patients come into my office bent over in severe pain, often leaning on their spouse for support and staggering to walk. Sometimes they had experienced this pain before, and had a MRI that showed bulging discs. The discs may not be the culprit. The piriformis muscle is a small muscle in your buttock area that lies underneath the larger gluteus …
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy–New Hope for Prevention
What is CTE? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a disease that’s been in the news lately regarding head trauma with NFL players and other athletes. It is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma or concussions. Early symptoms include changes in personality, moodiness, depression, confusion, …