Femoral nerve compression is also known as femoral neuropathy or femoral nerve entrapment. It occurs when the femoral nerve, which runs from the pelvis down the thigh, is compressed or damaged.

Dr Makhija explained, "The median nerve affected by CTS originates in the cervical spine (neck area), and any compression or irritation along this pathway can lead to symptoms that might be felt b ...

Also known as a compressed nerve ... Pain is one of the most common symptoms associated with a pinched nerve, and patients normally describe the pain as either a sharp or aching pain.

Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of ... directly correlates with early recognition of the signs and symptoms of SCC. Treatment includes administration of corticosteroids ...

Persistent back or neck ... example, compression of the spinal cord or nearby nerves such as herniated discs or sciatica creates the sensation in the arms, hands, legs, or feet. Nerve compression ...

It can be misdiagnosed. Doctors often use an MRI to confirm the presence of the compressed nerve. That's how Becher was finally diagnosed with the condition. Once diagnosed, the condition can be ...

BBC Morning Live's Dr Tom Naylor shared the best two positions to sleep in if you suffer back pain, and was joined by ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve, a critical component of the autonomic nervous system, is known to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in animal models 2, making it a promising target for ...

If you show symptoms such as weak hands and feet and poor chopsticks, you will suspect a stroke. However, it is important to ...

Some devices, such as those used to ease migraines, are even less invasive and are simply held against the skin of the neck. Based on their findings, the researchers next plan to test vagus nerve ...