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Pinched Nerve in Neck vs. Carpal Tunnel: Why Your Hand Numbness Might Not Be a Wrist Problem

Posted in Neck Disorders Upper Extremities

Date: Sep 12, 2026

Pinched Nerve in Neck vs. Carpal Tunnel: Why Your Hand Numbness Might Not Be a Wrist Problem

A wrist splint that never helped is one of the most common stories new patients bring to Upper Cervical Health Care of Carson. They wore it for months because their hand kept going numb, and carpal tunnel seemed obvious. The distinction between a pinched nerve in the neck vs carpal tunnel ...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Carson, CA

Posted in Upper Extremities

Date: Aug 28, 2026

You reach into the top kitchen cabinet. Before your hand finds what you want, your arm starts tingling. You lower it. The sensation fades. Maybe the same thing happens while blow-drying your hair, working overhead, lifting at the gym, or reaching repeatedly during a shift. After a while, you start keeping that arm lower without ...

Why Am I Still Dizzy After a Concussion?

Posted in Head Problems

Date: Aug 16, 2026

Why Am I Still Dizzy After a Concussion?

The accident is over. The bump on your head is gone. Maybe the scan was normal. You have gone back to work, school, driving, or everyday life. But something still feels different. You stand up quickly and feel unsteady. Walking through a busy store feels strangely exhausting. Turning your head too fast produces ...

Does Your Head Feel Heavy? Understanding Neck Fatigue and Forward Head Posture in Carson

Posted in Neck Disorder

Date: Jul 30, 2026

Does Your Head Feel Heavy? Understanding Neck Fatigue and Forward Head Posture in Carson

Your head does not actually become heavier at four o’clock in the afternoon. It only feels that way. By the end of a commute on the 405, a shift spent looking at screens, or an evening scrolling on the couch, your chin has drifted forward. The muscles under the base of your ...

Occipital Neuralgia and the Upper Neck: Why Sharp Pain at the Back of the Head Should Not Be Ignored

Posted in Neck Disorder

Date: Jul 16, 2026

Occipital Neuralgia and the Upper Neck: Why Sharp Pain at the Back of the Head Should Not Be Ignored

A sudden electric shock at the base of the skull. A stabbing sensation that travels upward through the scalp. Pain so sensitive that brushing your hair or turning your neck can trigger another burst. Occipital neuralgia is not simply another headache. It is a nerve-pain condition involving the occipital nerves, which ...

Fibromyalgia and Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Drug-Free Approach in Carson, CA

Posted in Head Disorder

Date: Jun 30, 2026

Fibromyalgia and Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Drug-Free Approach in Carson, CA

Living with fibromyalgia often means living with doubt. Doubt from others who cannot see what is wrong. Doubt from providers who run tests that come back normal. And eventually, doubt from yourself about whether anything is going to change. For patients in Carson and across the greater Los Angeles area, ...