By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD There are over 100 different types of diseases that affect the joints and are loosely termed arthritis. Some signs of arthritis include pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling. Typically arthritis is characterized by inflammation and loss of function of one or more joints of the body. Some of these are known as autoimmune diseases because they occur when the immune... READ MORE

Lumbago (severe low back pain) is the second most common neuroplogical ailment, only preceded by headaches. It is estimated that 80% of people are affected by this ailment. Te duration of this pain can be acute, subacute, or chronic. Lumbago is reportedly the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. The common cause of this pain is believed to stem... READ MORE

NCV testing, also known as Nerve Conduction Velocity or Nerve Conduction Study (NCS), measures the speed of conduction of an electrical impulse through a nerve. This test is very useful in determining nerve damage in the body. The nerve is stimulated with a mild electrical impulse and then measured by calculating the distance between the electrodes and the time it takes for the impulse to... READ MORE

Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) is a condition commonly diagnosed by many Podiatrists annually. It is a common condition affecting the nerves in patients with diabetes. Many patients experience this neuropathy in their feet and it begins to spread upward through their leg. Nerve Conduction Testing (Nerve Conduction Studies or Nerve Conduction Velocity also known as NCV or NCS) are a very useful... READ MORE

By Dr Gerry Hinley, D.C.  Numerous diagnostic tests are available for evaluation of neuropathies. The main aim of these diagnostic tests is to assess the degree of nerve damage and ascertain its cause. Various types of diagnostic tests are used in evaluation of neuropathies and the most notable being the electrodiagnostic studies, nerve biopsies and various lab tests. Nerve Conduction Studies... READ MORE