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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... 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... 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... 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... READ MORE

  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... 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

There are several potential sources and causes of back pain. However, the diagnosis of specific tissues of the spine as the cause of pain presents problems. This is because symptoms arising from different spinal tissues can feel very similar and is difficult to differentiate... READ MORE

Diabetic neuropathy is damage to nerves in the body that occurs due to high blood sugar levels from diabetes.  Causes Nerve injuries are caused by decreased blood flow and high blood sugar levels. They are more likely to develop if blood sugar levels are not well controlled.... READ MORE

Neuropathy is a collection of disorders that occurs when nerves of the peripheral nervous system (the part of the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord) are damaged. The condition is generally referred to as peripheral neuropathy, and it is most commonly due to... READ MORE