by spinedoctors | May 18, 2018 | Clinical Neurology, Nerve Injury, Neuropathies
The vast array of symptoms caused by neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, reflect the fact that it may be caused by an equally broad range of ailments involving disease and damage to peripheral nerves. Signs and Symptoms of Neuropathy Depending on the...
by spinedoctors | May 17, 2018 | Clinical Neurology, Nerve Injury, Neuropathies
Neuropathy affects about 8 percent of individuals over the age of 55. Your nervous system is composed of 2 parts: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The nerves of your peripheral nervous system transmit messages between your central nervous...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Mar 29, 2018 | Nerve Injury, Sciatica, Video
George Lara, now a retired construction contractor, experienced a back injury 20 years ago which affected his original state of well-being. Although he was promptly treated at the time of the incident, Mr. Lara suffered another back injury which manifested into...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Mar 15, 2018 | Nerve Injury, Sciatica, Video
Sciatica Nerve Pain: Edgar M. Reyes works for the city of El Paso and his ability to properly engage in his occupation is an essential part of his job, however, Mr. Reyes developed sciatica, which affected his everyday performance. Unable to walk due to his sciatica...
by Dr. Alex Jimenez | Nov 9, 2017 | Chiropractic, Nerve Injury
Sciatica is medically defined as a series of symptoms, particularly pain, which often extend along the sciatic nerve. The symptoms generally begin in the lower back, radiating down the buttocks and legs, through the back of the thighs and into the calf and foot. The...
