Based on the findings from these diagnostic steps, your healthcare provider can confirm the presence of a pinched nerve, identify its location and severity, and develop a personalized treatment ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a ...

Vagus nerve stimulation therapy improved the symptoms of treatment-resistant depression for nearly 500 participants in a ...

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) shows a positive treatment effect and improved quality of life (QoL) among patients with ...

Some people also notice a tight feeling. Many pinched nerves resolve on their own and don’t need medical treatment. There are many home remedies to try, but it’s still best to double-check ...

It makes me feel good.” This anecdotal evidence prompted the device maker to begin marketing its vagus nerve stimulator as an innovative treatment for depression. The accidental discovery ...

In some cases, surgery may be needed to fix whatever's putting pressure on the nerve. Home treatments can also help reduce your nerve pain and keep it from getting worse. Try exercising to release ...

Additional factors correlating with better surgical outcomes include a shorter duration of pain, single artery compression and the ability to decompress the nerve root completely. Less favorable ...

As for any painful diagnosis, treatment options are imperfect ... sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing trigeminal nerve root entry zone impingement with confidence. While emerging imaging ...

LOS ANGELES—Noah Hudnut’s family had already spent $150,000 on his psychiatric care when he was hauled in handcuffs by police to the emergency room of UCLA medical center. On top of the ...