Neuropathy refers to damaged nerves anywhere in the body. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain, cramping, weakness, numbness, tingling, loss of reflexes, and sensitivity to temperature in parts of your body. The most common type of neuropathy is peripheral neuropathy, affecting the nerves in the upper and lower extremities. What could damage your peripheral nerves? Here are the most common causes. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) CTS is peripheral neuropathy affecting the hands ... [Read More]
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Peripheral Nerve Pain
Whereas the central nervous system comprises the brain and the spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system includes the nerves throughout the rest of the body. Peripheral nerve pain is, therefore, a result of damage to the nerves in the hands, feet, and elsewhere. Peripheral neuropathy often causes weakness, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet, but it also can manifest in other areas of the body as well. The peripheral nervous system sends messages to the central nervous system, but ... [Read More]
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is when the tissue that typically lines the inside of your uterus grows beyond its walls, migrating to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the inside of the pelvic region. In some rare cases, it may extend past these areas. About 200 million women worldwide are affected by this painful condition – about one in 10 American women feeling its effects, according to the Endometriosis Foundation of America. When you have your period, the endometrial tissue thickens, before ultimately ... [Read More]
Medical Acupuncture in 2018
Acupuncture has been recognized as a medical technique effective in treating a range of conditions. As part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years. Thought by many to be mysterious and non-scientific, medical science has uncovered the physiological effects that acupuncture has on the body. Medical acupuncture is a term for the practice of acupuncture by licensed physicians. So why does inserting thin needles into certain areas of the skin ... [Read More]
How is sciatica diagnosed?
Sciatica is a type of nerve pain that originates in the lower back and can radiate down one side to the buttock and down the back of the leg. It is very common, with about 3 million people in the U.S. reporting sciatica pain each year. Sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in your body. Because there is always an underlying condition causing sciatica, a complete diagnosis will need to include the underlying condition. Here is some helpful information about ... [Read More]
