by Gregg Parnell | May 20, 2019 | Nerve Injury
First aid is assistance given to an injured or sick person until professional medical attention is available. In order to understand whether first aid is needed for an occipital nerve block it’s useful to look at the procedure and any potential side effects. Quick...
by Gregg Parnell | May 16, 2019 | Nerve Injury
What is The Splanchnic Nerve? The splanchnic nerve is part of a group of nerves in the body and there are three main groups. The paired visceral nerves help to innervate internal organs and carry visceral efferent fibers from the organs. The nerves also carry...
by Gregg Parnell | May 8, 2019 | Nerve Injury Causes, Types of Nerve Damage
Various medical conditions can cause facial nerve damage, resulting in a range of symptoms developing. Facial nerve damage leads to muscles in the face becoming weak; speech problems are also common. Other signs of facial nerve damage include headaches, dizziness,...
by Gregg Parnell | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog, Nerve Injury Treatment
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, or “TENS”, is an popular drug-free method of pain relief. Sticky pads transmit battery-powered electrical pulses into the skin via wires connected to a small control box. These small electric shocks can help to provide...
by Gregg Parnell | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog, Nerve Injury
The peroneal nerve is in the lower leg. It supplies sensation and movement to the knee joint, leg, foot and toes. The nerve divides into two branches and supplies muscles of the lateral and anterior leg compartments.The peroneal nerve branches off the sciatic nerve...
