Brain & Nervous System

Neck and back pain can be derived from many different conditions, and one of those conditions is degenerative disc disease. This chronic condition can take years to develop and result in a great...

Your spine has soft cushions that are found between vertebrae known as discs. Over the years, these discs lose their elasticity and begin to cause pain.

The cervical spine is what holds your head on your shoulders. It houses your spinal cord, extending through the vertebrae to provide sensory and motor input to your extremities. Pressure or...

The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that extends from the base of the spine, branches into two parts and runs down the rear of each buttock and leg. When pinched, irritated, inflamed or injured, it...

The cervical spine is the area of the spine in the neck. Cervical spine surgery is most often performed to treat an unstable cervical spine or a pinched nerve in that area. This surgery is...

Cervical radiculitis is the compression of the nerve roots in the upper seven vertebrae of the spine, which are called the cervical vertebrae. Radiculitis happens when the spinal disc presses...

Any type of surgery can cause problems during or after it is performed. Spine surgery problems are often considered more serious because the spinal cord is far more delicate than most other body...

Cervical myelopathy is a serious condition of the spine that may lead to permanent disability if left untreated. The cervical vertebrae protect the spinal cord in the neck. This region has nerve...

Spinal cord stimulators are machines designed to relieve nerve pain caused by spinal cord nerve damage. The procedure is usually a last resort, after other treatments for sciatica or back pain...

A spinal cord stimulator is an electrical lead, coupled with a power source, that is inserted into the body in an effort to treat back pain or nerve problems caused by the degeneration of the...

As we age, we sometimes feel pain developing in our arms or legs. When this happens it is sometimes the result of the onset of neural foraminal stenosis, which can slowly develop into an extremely...

Sciatica is the medical definition of a condition that involves the pinching of the sciatic nerve, which may be caused by a variety of conditions. The sciatic nerve runs from the spine, down the...

Neck and shoulder pain can be the result of sleeping in an awkward position or from the trauma of an accident suffered by the neck or shoulders. Some cases of neck and shoulder pain can be...

A pinched nerve can be the painful result of a chronic degeneration of the discs in the spine, or it can be localized elsewhere in the body. When you have a pinched nerve, it can be painful to...

Sciatica is one of the more common nerve afflictions, but it is usually the precursor to something more serious. Sciatica can be crippling if it is not treated, and people suffering from sciatica...

Sciatica can be a very painful condition that has the ability to affect your entire lower body. There are several ways to combat the pain of sciatica, and one of those options is surgery.

Cervical nerve damage is any damage to the nerves in the cervical region of the spine, which includes the neck. There are a few telltale symptoms that can help indicate cervical nerve damage.

The spinal cord runs through a cavity formed by the bony structures of the spine. It is protected not only by a cage of bone, but by ligaments, tissues and spinal fluid. Sometimes, however, an...