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Lumbago (severe low back pain) is the second most common neuroplogical ailment, only preceded by headaches. It is estimated that 80% of people are affected by this ailment. Te duration of this pain can be acute, subacute, or chronic. Lumbago is reportedly the most common cause of... READ MORE

NCV testing, also known as Nerve Conduction Velocity or Nerve Conduction Study (NCS), measures the speed of conduction of an electrical impulse through a nerve. This test is very useful in determining nerve damage in the body. The nerve is stimulated with a mild electrical... READ MORE

Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) is a condition commonly diagnosed by many Podiatrists annually. It is a common condition affecting the nerves in patients with diabetes. Many patients experience this neuropathy in their feet and it begins to spread upward through their leg. Nerve... READ MORE

By Dr Gerry Hinley, D.C.  Numerous diagnostic tests are available for evaluation of neuropathies. The main aim of these diagnostic tests is to assess the degree of nerve damage and ascertain its cause. Various types of diagnostic tests are used in evaluation of neuropathies and... READ MORE

  A number of tests can be used to confirm whether peripheral neuropathy is responsible for the patient’s symptoms. These include: nerve conduction test and electromyography (EMG) nerve biopsy Nerve conduction test and electromyography (EMG) A nerve conduction test measures... READ MORE

How Neurotransmitters Work Having a nerve conduction test(study) done and curious about how it works? Check out this animated video that explains how the neurotransmitters send information about pain and sensation throughout our body. READ MORE

Curious about what a NCV test is?  Watch this Chicago doctor perform a quick and easy NCV test.  See…? You have nothing to be afraid of. READ MORE

Neck and shoulder pain can be classified in many different ways. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. What Causes Neck Pain? Causes of neck pain include: Abnormalities in the bone or joints Trauma Poor posture... READ MORE

  Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) gets a lot of attention because it affects so many people. But there’s a second type of nerve compression problem that deserves some attention too. And that’s ulnar nerve compression, also known as cubital tunnel syndrome or CuTS. Just... READ MORE

Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve — the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the hand. It can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The median... READ MORE