We visually inspected and took detailed measurements of the anatomical structures adjacent to the psoas tendon and in the scalpel path, including muscles, vessels, and nerves (Figs. 7– 8). Fig. 1 ...

This is a rare condition characterized by the presence of pain in the gluteal and lumbar region that may or may not radiate to the lower ipsilateral limb 5. One of the mechanisms involved in the ...

Paralysis is when you lose the ability to move a part of your body—and it’s not because you’re tired or lazy. It happens when something goes wrong in the communication lines between your ...

This autoimmune disorder affects how well your nerves and muscles communicate, leading to a variety of symptoms. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects signaling ...

The lumbar plexus has seven bundles of nerves, and the obturator nerve is the second most inferior, or lowest, nerve in this network. What Does the Obturator Nerve Do?

Myasthenia gravis, or MG, is "a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness and fatigue," says Hesterlee. It occurs "when a person’s immune system is essentially ...

Understanding oculomotor nerve anatomy and symptoms of oculomotor nerve injury can help protect your vision. What Is the Oculomotor Nerve? The oculomotor nerve is the third of 12 cranial nerves.

Stress can affect your whole body, including your nerves and muscles. “Massage, and specifically myofascial release, can be incredibly important in improving symptoms,” Dr. Clifton says.

The name might make you snicker, but addressing “gluteal amnesia” can help you avoid chronic pain. By Jen Murphy After a long workday at your desk or hours in a car, it’s normal to feel a ...