A pinched nerve is exactly what it sounds like. A nerve is being pressured by surrounding tissue and thus, loses some circulation. This pressure can be caused by the surrounding muscles, cartilage, or ...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome According to Dr. Choonia, prolonged mobile use can lead to compression of the median nerve at the ...

To relieve wrist tension, begin with the flex and extend exercise. Extend your arm in front of you, palm facing down. Slowly ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who suffers from ...

Numbness and tingling in the hands can be unsettling, especially if it occurs frequently. It might feel like tingling, pins and needles, or a complete loss of sensation. Keep reading to learn the ...

Compression of the median nerve within this narrow tunnel leads to symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve branches off 5 cm proximal to the carpal ...

The median nerve is a vital component of our hand's functionality, influencing grip strength, sensation in the fingers, and overall hand coordination. Strengthening and improving the flexibility ...

Background Conclusive evidence indicating an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a common entrapment neuropathy ... physical examination and nerve conduction study of the ...

The St. John’s Fire District said River Road was closed at Ardwick Road, just south of Cane Slash Road, because of a multi-vehicle crash with entrapment around 8:50 a.m. Drivers are advised to ...

The analysis included 50 pediatric patients (median age, 13.5 years) undergoing colonoscopy (50 percent with IBD). The researchers found that IU sensitivity was 76 percent, specificity 84 percent ...

I am a police officer assigned at our station's drug enforcement unit. In order to help curtail the continued proliferation of illegal drugs in our area of responsibility, our chief of police ordered ...