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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

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... 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

Neck and shoulder pain can be classified in many different ways. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. What Causes Neck Pain? Causes of neck pain include: Abnormalities in the bone or joints Trauma Poor posture... READ MORE

  Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) gets a lot of attention because it affects so many people. But there’s a second type of nerve compression problem that deserves some attention too. And that’s ulnar nerve compression, also known as cubital tunnel syndrome or CuTS. Just... READ MORE

For anyone who has experienced symptoms of pain associated with the syndrome carpal tunnel, you know the medical recommendations common cold compress on the wrist after taking anti-inflammatory, and try to avoid using the wrist if possible. However, it is not always easy to... READ MORE

(via Mayo Clinic) Your usual sleep position — along with other factors, including your weight and your sex — can strain your back and contribute to development of back pain. Sleeping positions also affect existing back pain, either by letting you sleep comfortably or by making... READ MORE

Have pain in your lower back? You know you need to excercise those muscles, but some excercises hurt more than help! Get it right and help your recovery, follow these instructions and feel better! You may feel like taking it easy, however moving around is good for your back.... READ MORE