Your hands and feet contain thousands of delicate nerve fibers that carry crucial messages between your brain and the rest of your body. When these nerves become damaged, they often send warning ...

The Tinel sign test dates back to 1915 and is used to check for nerve problems called neuropathies. Experts disagree about how well the test works. The Tinel sign is the result of a simple, ...

Neuromuscular diseases are conditions that affect your nerve and muscle function. Neuromuscular disorders affect your peripheral nerves—the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord. Types of ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause symptoms of anemia, nerve problems, and sensory changes that often resemble other conditions, making diagnosis difficult. Most cases are due to low dietary intake or ...

Doctors use Spurling tests to assess possible causes of neck pain. A positive result can indicate a pinched nerve. A Spurling test can help a doctor make a quick assessment about the cause of neck ...

For millions living with nerve pain, even a light touch can feel unbearable. Scientists have long suspected that damaged ...

A clinical study from Lund University in Sweden can now show that the problems originate in an injury to the vestibular nerve. Athletes in contact sports such as ice hockey, football and skiing have ...

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) might cause the jaw to press on nerves that affect eye movement and contribute to vision issues, such as astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. TMD ...