Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...

Nerve flossing is a common technique taught to patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.Photograph: Microgen Images/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty ...

Nerve surgery can reduce the number of headache days for people who suffer frequent migraines, a new review finds. The procedure also can decrease the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks, ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

Two new studies from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest ways to improve surgical treatment for a debilitating condition caused by compressed nerves in the neck and shoulder.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old woman. Last September I had severe pain in my right hand. The pain was so bad that I had to go to the emergency room, where they did an MRI. Results showed I have ...

Targeted exercises can help ease sciatica by strengthening hip and spine muscles and improving flexibility. Physical activity boosts blood flow, which can help promote healing. If your pain continues ...

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If you've ever felt a sharp, electric jolt running from your lower back down through your leg, you're not alone. The post Understanding Sciatica and How Therapeutic Care Can Relieve Pain appeared ...

Dr. Stuart Himmelstein, DC, a Philadelphia-based chiropractor, examines how peripheral neuropathy is evaluated in ...