The spine consists of multiple vertebral bones separated by gel-like discs. The discs are the shock absorbers, cushioning the vertebrae. Normal wear and tear, underlying…
Nerve damage is also known as peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral nerves transmit information to and from the brain through the spinal cord to the rest of…
Spinal nerves send motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the central nervous system and the body and are part of the peripheral nervous system. They…
The body’s nerves are the communication system that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Some nerves transmit messages from the…
Introduction The muscles, tissues, and ligaments help stabilize the joints and structure of the spine so that the body can function. These muscles are layered…
The neuromusculoskeletal system refers to the nerves, muscles, and bones. Nerve messages flow through the nervous system to coordinate and control every bodily function. Nerve…
Introduction The brain and the spinal cord have a casual relationship in the nervous system as they help transport neuron signals to the rest of the body. These neuron…
Reflex pain is a complex condition that involves the body’s pain withdrawal reflex failing to turn off after the event that triggered the pain, so…
Introduction The body has many nerves that intertwine and branch out from the spinal cord in the central nervous system. These nerves provide many functions that the body…
Claudication is muscle pain that presents when the body is active and stops when the body is at rest, also known as intermittent claudication. Individuals…
Introduction The sciatic nerve is considered the largest in the lower half of the body that helps control sensory and motor functions of the legs. As part…
Spinal stress can affect nerve health. Neuropathy happens when disease or damage is sustained in the nerves that transmit messages from the brain through the…
Introduction With trillions of nerves that are inhibiting the body, the nervous system is consist of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system,…
Introduction In the body, there are trillions of nerves that inhabit the body and are connected to the central nervous system. The nervous system is…
A pinched nerve may not feel like it is healing. This is because of the soreness, aches, discomfort, and tingling feelings/sensations around the affected area.…
Neuroregeneration could become an option for spinal cord injury treatments in the future. A spinal cord injury or SCI is when there is damage to…
A nerve injury is often caused by a sudden traumatic event, like a slip and fall, personal or work injury, an automobile accident, or a…