People suffering from neuropathies often experience intense pain that ranges from life changing to completely debilitating. Understanding the symptoms associated with nerve damage is extremely important, as these are signs that someone should seek medical treatment. The nerves are similar to telephone lines, carrying and transmitting vital signals. Nerves help carry messages directly from…
Doctors often diagnose nerve damage in the leg as a neuropathy. This can result from diabetes-related complications or physical injuries. People who suffer from leg neuropathies report difficulty standing, sitting or even walking. They also report suffering from decreased physical strength. Once diagnosed, most doctors recommend active forms of exercise to help regain leg…
For people suffering from sciatic neuropathies, the results are often extremely painful. The sciatic nerve is located within the spinal cord and extends downward, between the lower backbones and into the buttocks’ muscles. Nerve damage to this area can occur from injuries that compress the nerves or from a form of direct trauma, such as…
For people that suffer from neuropathy – a painful nerve condition – the effects can range from limiting to completely debilitating. There are medical conditions that can cause neuropathies to develop, including physical injuries and diabetes. While exercise is extremely important for over-all physical health and mental-wellbeing, there are a number of things for people…
Today’s modern environment has its benefits and challenges. Scientific innovations and breakthroughs have resulted in longer life spans, a better understanding of health issues and an increased knowledge and tools to keep one healthy. However, our modern environment has also resulted in pollution, stressful lifestyles and the presence of free radicals. It can be a…