Understanding CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that typically affects a limb after an injury or surgery. The pain experienced is out of proportion to the initial injury and can persist long after the initial wound has healed. It is estimated that CRPS affects between 5.5 and 26.2 people per … Read more
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with an estimated prevalence of 4-5% in the general population. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist. This nerve is crucial as it … Read more
Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar can injure nerves throughout your body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet. According to the CDC, about half of all people with diabetes will develop some form of … Read more
Understanding Postherpetic Neuralgia Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) is a debilitating condition that arises as a complication of shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox. When a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body and can reactivate years later as shingles. While shingles itself is painful, PHN occurs when … Read more
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is often described as one of the most excruciatingly painful conditions known to mankind. It is a chronic pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face. The pain associated with TN is typically sudden, severe, and can be triggered by everyday activities … Read more
Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves, which are responsible for transmitting information between your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the rest of your body. This damage can cause weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in your hands and feet. According to the Foundation for … Read more