MNDs are neurological disorders that destroy motor neurons, the cells that control skeletal muscle activity such as walking, breathing, speaking, and swallowing.

When the nerves are damaged, communication between the nerves and muscles becomes disrupted. This results in significant muscle weakness, atrophy, and loss of function. The majority of neuromuscular ...

Intercostal muscle strains are the most common type of musculoskeletal chest pain. The intercostal muscles are thin muscles that attach between the ribs. During breathing, the external intercostals ...

They combat tumor growth, but also have a number of undesirable side effects. One of these is severe muscle wasting, known as chemotherapy-induced cachexia. This chronic disease causes ...

especially if they’re accompanied by muscle atrophy, weakness, anxiety, cramps, or fatigue, say Dr. Jacobson and Fry. Muscle twitching is a significant cause for concern when accompanied by ...

Background Fatty atrophy is a combination of reduced muscle size and the replacement of muscle tissue with fat seen in patients with chronic neuromuscular diseases (NMD). Accurate quantification of ...

Spinal muscular atrophy, SMA, a genetic neuromuscular disorder with progressive muscle wasting due to mutation in the SMN1 gene, deficiency in SMN protein, and loss of motor neurons, 3D illustration ...

Minor muscle spasming can occur due to health conditions like nutrient deficiencies. More severe twitching can be a symptom of serious health conditions, including those affecting the nervous system.

Focus on your entire body—think arms, chest, back, legs ... studies have found that vitamin D deficiencies can lead to muscle wasting. Getting a little morning sun—no more than 15 minutes ...