Carpal tunnel syndrome is by far the most common and widely known of the “pinched nerve” conditions. This article addresses: What is it? Who is at risk for this condition? How is it diagnosed? What kinds of treatments work best?
Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to symptoms caused by entrapment of the median nerve in the carpal [...]
What is True Sciatica?
True sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. This nerve, the largest in the body, travels from the lumbar spine through the buttocks, and down the back of the thigh, where it divides into two branches in the lower leg. Those suffering from true sciatica might experience sensations along this [...]
A “foot-drop” is a medical term which–thankfully–does not mean that the foot suddenly disconnects from the leg. Rather, it means that when the leg is lifted from the ground, the foot droops downward at the ankle. The muscles that are supposed to prop up the foot have become so weakened that they cannot overcome gravity’s [...]
Numbness and tingling (paresthesia) are abnormal sensations that can be felt anywhere in the body. Most commonly, they can be perceived in the hands, arms, legs or feet. The feeling of numbness or tingling is a signal unrecognized by the brain and signals that something is wrong. The problem can come from [...]
