Neurological Disorders

The median nerve that brings sensation to the large part of the hand is protected by a tunnel formed by tissues, bones, ligaments and tendons that converge in the wrist area. Inflammation of these...

Neurological hand pain can make difficult such simple tasks as getting dressed, showering, writing and typing. Causes include carpal tunnel syndrome, in which a nerve is compressed in the wrist...

Most people have experienced a crook in the neck or a 'pinched' nerve that has caused discomfort or pain. Exactly what is a pinched nerve and what's so life threatening about it? A pinched nerve,...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition causing tingling, numbness and pain in the hands. Although there are a several conservative treatments available, many patients ultimately require...

The carpal tunnel is a protective sheath of tissue and ligaments that runs through the wrist and into the palm of the hand. Within the carpal tunnel is the main nerve that controls the sensation...

The compression of the median nerve, a key nerve in the wrist, causes a painful and progressive condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome. The syndrome can be corrected by the release of pressure...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a neurological condition where the main nerve tunnel along the palm side of your wrist becomes narrowed. This compresses the nerve, placing pressure on the tendons and...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a chronic condition that creates weakness in the hand coupled with numbness and possibly radiating pain. It is a compression of the median nerve, which controls the thumb...

Is it really carpal tunnel syndrome? Dr. Serpe describes how to tell if you have carpal tunnel syndrome and easy at home methods to help treat yourself.

When pressure is placed on the nerve in the carpal tunnel, a narrow passage that runs along the underside of the wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome may develop. Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain,...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of the constriction of the median nerve in the wrist. This condition affects the hands, wrists and even the arms of individuals with a narrow or inflamed...

Suffering from numb hands can be troublesome, interrupt daily activities and cause problems with job performance. Numbness can be accompanied by tingling or sometimes pain, making the condition...

Numbness in the hand can be due to a variety of medical conditions, some common and some rare. Diagnosing the cause can depend on what part of the hand the numbness occurs in, when it occurs and...

Numbness in your small fingers may cause you to have discomfort and difficulty doing things in normal daily life such as writing, typing or driving. If the numbness in your small fingers spreads...

Carpal tunnel syndrome involves pain and numbness of the hands. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway of the inner side of the wrist that protects the nerve responsible for bending fingers....

Carpal tunnel syndrome, causes numbness and tingling of the hand as well as pain. Once the disorder is diagnosed by a physician and you are under his care, there are non-surgical options to try...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful condition that involves compression of the median nerve within the wrist. Diagnosis is made through examinations. One method frequently used is a Tinel test,...

The space between the fibrous band of tissue around the joint and wrist bone is known as the "carpal tunnel." Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the result of the median nerve (between the forearm and the...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder resulting from nerve compression in the wrist. It can be caused by repetitive activities like typing or assembly line work, repeated use of vibrating...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs over time, when pressure is put on the carpal tunnel nerve. Contributing factors for this problem include repetitive motion, bone spurs, obesity,...