Category Archives: Blog
Understanding EMGs
Written on October 26, 2016 at 7:42 am, by Erica DeGroff
What is an EMG? A nerve in the body works somewhat like an electrical wire in your house. To make sure the wire is functioning properly, an electrician may test the wire with a series of electrical currents. Failure of the electrical current to go through test helps identify failures in the circuits or connectivity. Continue Reading »
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Written on June 21, 2016 at 8:24 am, by Erica DeGroff
What Are The Signs & Symptoms Of Alzheimer’s Disease? Memory Loss Signs of memory loss related to Alzheimer’s disease may include: Asking the same questions over and over again, repeating information, or completely forgetting previous conversations Forgetting important dates, appointments, and life events and not remembering that they have been forgotten later on Regularly forgetting Continue Reading »
Upcoming Neurology Events
Written on March 24, 2016 at 6:47 pm, by Erica DeGroff
Looking to connect and find support in Charleston? Check out these great events! April 9th– MS Walk April 23rd– American Heart and Stroke Association’s Ball May 20th or June 17th– MS Support Group Meeting, Summerville June- Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month September 17th – Alzheimer’s Walk (River Front Park) September 24th– The Lowcountry Heart Walk Continue Reading »
“When in doubt, sit it out”
Written on January 18, 2016 at 9:13 am, by Erica DeGroff
Each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur in this country. Not all of these are the result of playing football, of course, but football — in particular the NFL — has been the primary focus of concussion-related coverage. These numbers refer to sports Continue Reading »
2016 Giving BACK Scholarship
Written on January 13, 2016 at 9:02 am, by Erica DeGroff
It’s that time of year again… For the fifth year running, Pain Specialists of Charleston is proud to support Lowcountry students graduate and pursue their collegiate dreams through our “Giving BACK” Scholarship. One $3,000 Scholarship is Available to Lowcountry High School Seniors! Students from both private and public schools are encouraged to apply. All districts Continue Reading »
How to Reduce the Risk of Brain Injury
Written on August 10, 2015 at 9:11 am, by Erica DeGroff
As the summertime comes to a close over the next month, it is still important to remember safety and precautions going into the fall months. Brain injuries can happen during many different situations such as sports activities, car accidents, and even a fall. There are many different types of brain injuries ranging in severity and type. Continue Reading »
What is The Difference Between a Headache and a Migraine?
Written on July 22, 2015 at 9:00 am, by Erica DeGroff
Having a headache is never fun. Some headaches can be so severe they are debilitating and the sufferer is unable to function during their daily life. Sometimes it can take hours for the pain to stop and other times it can take days. Many people assume a severe headache is a migraine but that is Continue Reading »
When Should You See a Neurologist For a Headache?
Written on July 8, 2015 at 12:21 pm, by Erica DeGroff
Headaches are one of the most common types of pain that a person can experience and normally everyone experiences a headache at some point in their life. Most are just an annoyance and not a serious health concern, but that does not mean you should never see a doctor for them. There are many different Continue Reading »
Safety While Biking
Written on June 16, 2015 at 4:33 pm, by Erica DeGroff
With the warm weather months upon us, many people in the lowcountry will be headed outside for activities. One thing a lot of people here in the Charleston area enjoy is riding their bike. Whether you are weaving in and out of the cobblestone streets downtown or heading out to Sullivan’s Island for a beach Continue Reading »
Causes of Migraines
Written on June 3, 2015 at 1:39 pm, by Erica DeGroff
June is Headache and Migraine Awareness Month and we would like to share with you some things that can cause migraines to occur. Although much about the exact causes of migraines is not understood, genetics and environmental factors play a roll. Migraines can be triggered by changes in the brainstem and its interactions with the Continue Reading »