Neuralgia is a sharp, shocking pain that follows the path of a nerve and is due to irritation or damage to the nerve. Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve which causes episodes of intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain in the areas of the face where the branches of the nerve are distributed – lips, eyes, nose, scalp, forehead, upper jaw, and lower jaw. The disorder most often affects one side of the face, but some patients experience pain at different times on both sides. Trigeminal Neuralgia is considered to be one of the… Read More →

  Why Driving Causes Back Pain The mere act of sitting in a car seat can put strain on the back. This is because the seats do not usually allow for the lumbar curve in the spine. In fact, sitting upright in a car makes this curve non-existent, and it can put strain on the muscles and ligaments of the lower back. In addition, it can cause pressure on the discs of the lumbar region and lead to a herniation. Although many cars have decent suspension and shock absorbers, the spine is still jolted and vibrated with the passage of… Read More →