SCIATICA Overview Sciatica refers to back pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve due to injury or other conditions. The sciatic nerve is rooted in the spinal cord in the lower back and branches out to run through the hips, buttocks, and down each leg. Symptoms of...
A third of migraine patients are not offered preventive therapy More than a third of eligible migraine patients were not offered the option for preventive therapy, according to the new research presented at the American Headache Society. The researchers stated that one of the major reasons for...
Seizures About 1 in 10 people may have a seizure in their lifetime. Learn more about causes, symptoms, treatments, and what you can do to keep a person experiencing a seizure safe. A seizure is the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The severity, duration,...
Spinal stenosis is a common condition that occurs when spaces in the spinal canal narrow and create pressure, “pinching” the spinal cord and nerve root. This can result in pain, cramping, weakness and numbness in the lower back (lumbar stenosis) and the neck (cervical stenosis),...
COVID-19 Advisory Dear patients, At Cayman Neurology and Pain Management, we remain committed to providing our patient with the highest quality care, even in extreme situations like now with the COVID-19 disease. To ensure the uninterrupted care of our patients, while minimizing risk of infection spread, we are...
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system (CNS). It affects an estimated one million people in the United States and has been in diagnosed in more than 2.3 million people worldwide. The condition affects primarily people aged between 20 and 50...