A number of tests can be used to confirm whether peripheral neuropathy is responsible for the patient’s symptoms. These include: nerve conduction test and electromyography (EMG) nerve biopsy Nerve conduction test and electromyography (EMG) A nerve conduction test measures the strength and speed of the signals transmitted through your peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerves are the... READ MORE

How Neurotransmitters Work Having a nerve conduction test(study) done and curious about how it works? Check out this animated video that explains how the neurotransmitters send information about pain and sensation throughout our body. READ MORE

By Mike Edington courtesy of http://back-pain-sciatica-discs.knoji.com/ Before reviewing specific sciatica exercises, it is first important to explain what sciatica is, as the term sciatica is often misused and its definition misunderstood. Sciatica is a set of symptoms, not a diagnosis in itself (meaning it does not explain the cause of the pain). Sciatica (radiculopathy) is a general term... READ MORE

Are you experiencing lower back pain from sitting down all day long? Try these hip flexor stretches to loosen the tightness, relieve the aching pain, and make you happy again. READ MORE

Here is a quick easy stretching routine to work out that lower back pain. Take 5 minutes at lunch, on break, at home, wherever and relieve some of that tension. READ MORE