This week we are going to talk about one of the great imitators of more common elbow problems, the posterior interosseous. The posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) is a nerve that is a deep motor branch ...

A tingling hand can be easy to dismiss at first. It may show up after sleep, during a long drive, or while holding a phone, ...

Dear Doctors: I’m having radial nerve problems whenever I use my triceps, like pushing the lawn mower, opening doors or pushing up from the recliner. It’s making my thumb and pointer finger very weak.

This week we are going to discuss something that mimics plantar fasciitis in the foot which does not respond to traditional treatment for plantar fasciitis and can be quite confusing for both patient ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old woman. Last September I had severe pain in my right hand. The pain was so bad that I had to go to the emergency room, where they did an MRI. Results showed I have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nerve flossing is a common technique taught to patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions like carpal tunnel ...

Ulnar nerve entrapment causes numbness or tingling in the hand and fingers. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, such as avoiding activities that put pressure on the elbow or wrist. Repetitive ...

Dear Doctors: I’m having radial nerve problems whenever I use my triceps, like pushing the lawn mower, opening doors or pushing up from the recliner. It’s making my thumb and pointer finger very weak.

Nerve entrapment syndromes represent a group of conditions in which peripheral nerves become compressed or constricted by surrounding tissues. In the context of chronic abdominal pain, these syndromes ...

As smartphone use surges, experts warn it is harming young adults’ physical health, with rising cases of nerve compression ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been a registered nurse for 55 years. I’m writing in about my 42-year-old son who recently suffered a focal seizure while driving. He has a history of neck pain, possibly caused ...