The vagus nerve runs from the human brainstem to major peripheral organs and acts as the main conduit for the body’s inflammatory immune response to disease, bacteria and viruses. For the first time, ...

A neuroskeletal-muscular examination is done to evaluate neck pain. As with all physical examinations, it begins with inspection and palpation. A cursory examination is performed to identify ...

Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is a form of neuropathy which primarily affects the small nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system. Small nerve fibers are responsible for carrying pain and ...

To investigate the effects of plantar cutaneous afferent excitation on the soleus H-reflex and flexion reflex in both subject groups while seated. The flexion reflex in SCI subjects was elicited by ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD 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 ...

What is the acoustic reflex? When a loud sound stimulus is presented to the ear, there is a reflexive contraction of the minute muscles that are connected to the ossicles in the Middle Ear. When these ...