Nerve Conditions

Sexual, Non Sexual Touch Both Heal

One of my teachers in naturopathic school always said you must touch your patients because it's a part of the healing process. I believe this is so true. As a doctor we touch our patients a lot whether we're shaking their hand or giving them a supportive hug after they hear good or bad news about their health. We also touch them when we take their blood pressure or check their skin for a rash. Touch is a powerful medium for healing.

How Your Shoes Can Cause Interdigital Neuroma

Are you a fan of high heels and pointy toe shoes? They may be causing harm to the nerves in your feet.

Interdigital neuroma, also called Morton's neuroma, plantar neuroma and intermetatarsal neuroma, is a nerve condition that affects the nerves between the third and fourth toes. Less commonly, it can affect the nerves between the second and third toes. Mount Sinai notes that women have a higher risk for interdigital neuroma; however, a mechanically unstable foot, injury to the foot and pressure on the foot from sports can also result in the disorder.

Pain Relief of the Future May Come from Scorpions

Although feared by most humans, the scorpion may turn out to be a lifeline for those suffering from extreme pain. A new study suggests poisonous scorpion venom may be able to give humans an alternative to dangerous and addictive painkillers.

Stages of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Complex regional pain syndrome, abbreviated as CRPS, is defined by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) as a chronic pain condition that stems from problems with the nervous system, either the central or peripheral nervous system. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that one of two forms of CRPS can occur: type one is a chronic nerve disorder that affects the arms and legs after a minor injury, and type two is from nerve injury. Nerve conditions, like CRPS and neuropathy, affect the body's ability to control movements, sensations and autonomic functions.

Treatment to Increase Mobility After Paraplegia

When an injury occurs to the spinal cord, the effects can be devastating.

Botox for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) defines a hemifacial spasm as a neurological disorder where the patient has involuntary muscular contractions on one side of the fac

The Impact That Restless Leg Syndrome Has on Sleep

What is Restless Leg Syndrome?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines restless leg syndrome as “a disorder in which there is an urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.” The patient will feel discomfort if she keeps her legs still. Found more often in women than men, restless leg syndrome occurs in middle age to older adults. Stress and emotional upset will also exacerbate the symptoms.