What is Genitofemoral neuralgia? Genitofemoral neuralgia (nerve pain) is a compression neuropathy that involves both males and females. It induces pain in the lower abdomen, groin region, and inner thigh due to a compressed or pinched nerve. Genitofemoral neuralgia is one of the most familiar causes of lower abdominal and pelvic aches. Persons suffering from…
What is a Cheiralgia Paresthetica? Cheiralgia Paresthetica is the entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve with only sensory functions altered no other movements are restricted. In this condition, the patient has pain over the distal radial forearm and paresthesia present over the dorsal radial hand. Cheiralgia Paresthetica also called Warternberg syndrome is…
The peripheral nervous system is a network of 43 pairs of motor & sensory nerves that connect the brain & spinal cord (the central nervous system) to the entire human body. These nerves control the functions of sensation, motion, and motor coordination. They are more fragile and can be damaged easily. When one of these…
Introduction: A pinched nerve in the shoulder happens when nearby structures imping or irritates a nerve coming from the neck. When this happens in the shoulder blade, you experience numbness and pain spanning from the shoulder and down the arm and hand. This resulting shoulder pain and numbness of the arm and hand. Doctors may…
Introduction A pinched nerve in the neck also known as Cervical radiculopathy results in radiating pain, weakness, and/or numbness caused by compression of any of the nerve roots in your neck. Most cases of a pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) go away with nonsurgical treatment. What is a pinched nerve in the neck?…
What is a Neck pain to Shoulder? Neck pain to the shoulder is a common symptom of many different medical conditions and injuries around the neck region. A pinched nerve in your cervical spine can cause pain that radiates toward your shoulder or fingers. Because of that patient may have trouble gripping or lifting objects….
What is Foot Drop? A foot drop are used to describe somebody having an issue or inability to lift the front part of their foot. Alternative NamesPeroneal nerve injury – foot drop; Foot drop palsy; Peroneal neuropathy Introduction: Foot drop is the inability to elevate (dorsi flexion) the foot because of weakness or dysfunction of…
Hip pain may occasionally be radiated down to the knee or the lower part of the leg. Joint stiffness is often coupled with pain in the lower limbs, making daily activities difficult. Putting on shoes, standing up after sitting, walking, and/or driving are all common activities that are affected. Hip discomfort can manifest itself in…
What is Sciatica? What are the Causes of Sciatica? What are the Risk factors for sciatica? Which are the symptoms of sciatica? Sciatica Symptoms for Each Nerve Root: Sciatica symptoms usually occur when L4, L5, and/or S1 nerve roots are affected. Sciatica symptoms arising from each of these nerve roots are discussed below: Sciatica from…
Sciatica Nerve Pain is if you develop a pain that starts in your lower back or buttock and which radiates down your leg, your problem can be sciatica. Sciatica pain is mainly described with a wide variety of characteristics. This pain has the potential to worsen over time and can become debilitating. The pain might…
