Severe cases may require medical care but for many patients, gentle exercises that target the affected area can help relieve minor nerve pain. These stretches lessen the pressure placed on the nerve and loosen the surrounding muscles. Plan to make these exercises part of your daily routine, two or threeRead More →
The spelling ‘rack’ is now used in all senses except for the seaweed called wrack. So it’s “rack and ruin,” … “racking my brains,” and so on. Some other usage guides provide a way of dealing with this question that has a certain brutal charm: just stop using the wordRead More →
The recovery time after a common peroneal nerve decompression at the knee is usually 3-4 months. For the first 6 weeks, we do not want to encourage the knee to form a lot of scar tissue around the area of the decompression, so we have patients on crutches. Can youRead More →
Pudendal Nerve Entrapment Medical treatment for pudendal neuralgia includes pain injections, surgical decompression and drugs. Chiropractic options include adjustments, pelvic floor myofascial treatment, modalities (such as cold lasers) and my preferred method, the Logan Basic Technique. How do you fix pudendal nerve damage? Most people with pudendal neuralgia get treatmentRead More →
Doctors typically diagnose phrenic nerve injury by conducting a physical exam, asking the patient about previous medical treatments that may have affected the neck or chest, and considering whether the patient has severe shortness of breath and is unable to perform simple day-to-day activities. How do you fix phrenic nerveRead More →
Two of the most common procedures for tooth nerve pain are fillings and root canals. Fillings: If you have tooth nerve pain caused by a simple cavity, a filling is the most common dental repair. When you have a tooth filled, the dentist numbs the area, removes the decayed material,Read More →
A neurological examination assesses motor and sensory skills, hearing and speech, vision, coordination, and balance. It may also test mental status, mood, and behavior. The examination uses tools such as a tuning fork, flashlight, reflex hammer, and a tool for examining the eye. How do you test for nerve damage?Read More →
An incision is made, and the lesser saphenous vein is identified. The vein is then retracted superficially to expose the sural nerve. For a complete nerve biopsy, untied sutures are placed into both ends of the nerve, and the nerve is transected above these sutures. Why is sural nerve usedRead More →
The greater petrosal nerve is a mixed nerve carrying parasympathetic, taste, and sensory fibers. … The greater palatine nerve that innervates the bony hard palate of the mouth. The lesser palatine that innervates the uvula, tonsils and soft palate. What does greater petrosal nerve pass? After leaving the geniculate ganglion,Read More →
Fittonia plants should be repotted every year or two in the spring to refresh their soil. Since they have shallow roots, they can be kept in small pots and other tight growing conditions. Should I put my Fittonia in a terrarium? Fittonia are a truly classic terrarium plant. Loving warmth,Read More →