One gets a pinched nerve when there is too much pressure placed on a nerve by surrounding tissues; usually cartilage, bones, tendons and muscles. There is interruption of the function on the nerve and this causes pain, weakness, tingling or numbness. The pinch can range from mild to severe, and may cause temporary or far-reaching… Continue reading Pinched Nerve in Ankle
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What is the Obturator nerve?
The obturator nerve is the biggest nerve in the front lumbar plexus, which is a group of nerves or a nerve network present in the lower back region. This cluster of nerves acts as a passageway for electrochemical signals that connect the brain to the abdomen, back, knees, and groin, and are regarded as constituents… Continue reading What is the Obturator nerve?
What does the Vagus Nerve Do?
Nerves link various parts of body from and to brain in order to help in improving physiological, immunological, and hormonal functions in body. Vagus nerve is among the 12 cranial nerves that exit the skull instead of exiting through vertebral column or spine. It’s the tenth of the cranial nerves. Nerves are very intricate and… Continue reading What does the Vagus Nerve Do?
Inferior Alveolar Nerve
The inferior alveolar nerve is a collection of nerve fibers which branch from the mandibular nerve present in the head. It provides sensation to and innervates the lower teeth. It also provides motor function via the mylohyoid nerve to the digastric’s anterior belly and the mylohyoid muscle. Anesthesia which causes inferior alveolar nerve blockage is… Continue reading Inferior Alveolar Nerve