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 ...

The spine contains many nerves, which carry signals to the brain. If bones or tissues in the spine press on a nerve, this disrupts the signals. This disruption causes the symptoms of a pinched nerve.

The drug works by releasing nerve fibers that have become trapped in scar tissue after a spinal cord injury, Silver says. "Now we've got something that might work in people," though it hasn't been ...

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

Spinal nerves exit the spine in pairs. There are 31 pairs in total, and 30 of these have corresponding dermatomes. The exception is the C1 spinal nerve, which does not have a corresponding dermatome.

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 ...

Inflammation or damage to a nerve, usually in the neck or the low back. Doctors call this “radiculopathy.” The problem originates where the nerveexits the spine.

Limb tingling or numbness should not be ignored. These sensations may point to nerve issues. Spinal problems, carpal tunnel, or diabetes can be the cause. Diagnosis involves tests and imaging.

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.

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 ...

Back pain comes in all varieties, but sciatica can be an easy one to identify. It’s pain that starts in your sciatic nerve, which runs all the way from your lower back into your feet.

Boosting nerve regrowth post spinal cord injury “This strategy holds promise for further applications in repairing other central nervous system injuries and diseases,” the authors stated.