A team of researchers at Rowan University has developed an injectable biomaterial that could significantly improve recovery ...

A dermatome is a distinct area of your skin defined by its connection to one of 30 spinal nerves. We’ll explore more about both your spinal nerves and dermatomes, including a chart showing each ...

Limb tingling or numbness should not be ignored. These sensations may point to nerve issues. Spinal problems, carpal tunnel, ...

Dermatomes are areas of skin that send signals to the brain through the spinal nerves. The dermatome system covers the entire body from the hands and fingers to the feet and toes. The part of a ...

A pinched nerve in your back is most often caused by either disk herniation or spinal stenosis.. Herniated Disk: A herniated or “slipped” disk is when a portion of the disk bulges out, usually ...

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the University of Auckland in New Zealand have developed a ...

Compression of the sciatic nerve, or the spinal nerve root, can cause back pain. Pressure from surrounding tissue can irritate the nerve, causing pain, numbness, or tingling sensations.

Some injuries can put pressure on the spinal nerves, creating even stronger pain and other symptoms. Some causes of recurring back pain include: Muscle injury, ...

It has, however, long been felt that the cranial nerves ought to give evidence of a segmental arrangement as clearly as the spinal before it is possible to speak of a segmentation based upon the ...

Gradient Guides Nerve Growth Down Spinal Cord Date: August 15, 2005 Source: University of Chicago Medical Center Summary: The same family of chemical signals that attracts developing sensory ...

The study, published in the Dec. 12, 2003, issue of the journal Science, solves a long-standing scientific mystery. It may also help restore function to people with paralyzing spinal cord injuries.