Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS)—using a handheld device that delivers a mild electrical current through the skin of the neck in two-minute applications that stimulate the vagus nerve—was ...

Is a pinched nerve serious? It can be, but not always in the way people fear. Many cases improve with time and conservative care, but prolonged compression can worsen pain and increase the risk of ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

In some cases, a pinched nerve in the upper back can cause chest pain. However, upper back pinched nerves are less common than those that occur in the neck or lower back. Pinched nerves can cause pain ...

Vertigo is caused by a disturbance of the vestibulocochlear nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance. [iStockphoto] Have you ever felt like the world around you is spinning, tilting and ...

Imagine you are walking through your house or sitting down to watch a movie, and suddenly, a sharp, burning pain shoots ...

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...

Have you ever felt like the world around you is spinning, tilting and swaying, making it hard to keep your balance even when you're standing still? That sensation might be vertigo, a dizzying ...

A herniated disc can cause a pinched nerve, which leads to pain and weakness in your lower back. A sedentary lifestyle and poor posture can increase your risk of a pinched nerve. Rest, physical ...