When nerve compression becomes severe, people may experience sudden, sharp, shooting pain accompanied by muscle weakness, ...

Specialists explain why the condition occurs, how it’s diagnosed, and the range of medical and surgical options available ...

You might think you know what it feels like to have sore, tight muscles. But, sometimes, what feels like a muscle ache is actually a more complex problem — one that's related to nerves. "It's much ...

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

A groundbreaking discovery may finally offer relief from one of chemotherapy’s most painful side effects — nerve damage.

A hidden immune stress switch may be driving chemotherapy nerve pain and scientists have found a way to turn it off.

Scientists at Duke University found that satellite glial cells can deliver healthy mitochondria to injured sensory neurons, restoring energy, reducing inflammation, and significantly relieving ...

TMJ disorder can cause intense pain in the jaw, neck, and head. If left untreated, TMJ disorders can lead to chronic pain, difficulty chewing, swelling, and in rare cases, it may lead to nerve damage.

In some cases, a pinched nerve in the upper back can cause chest pain. However, upper back pinched nerves are less common than those that occur in the neck or lower back. Pinched nerves can cause pain ...

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...

ALS and nerve injury symptoms may feel similar. However, ALS is a progressive condition, and the symptoms people may experience typically worsen over time. In some cases, nerve injuries may trigger ...

A new study reveals that nerve cells receive periodic infusions of mitochondria from neighboring cells — and this may point ...