A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a common test doctors use to check for signs of MS in your spinal fluid. But a lumbar puncture on its own isn’t enough to confirm an MS diagnosis. Diagnosing ...

The central tendon is a large part of the diaphragm that anchors the diaphragm to the ribs. A healthy person can have some minor variations in the diaphragm's anatomy. For example, the left or right ...

The next best thing: a great lumbar support pillow. The lumbar generally refers to your lower spine, or the lower back area, which is typically the part of the body that’s under the most stress ...

You can expect to be back to normal within a month or so. If your symptoms persist, you should check in with your healthcare provider; you may require other treatments such as injections or surgery ...

Carai A; Fenu G; Sechi E; Crotti FM; Montella A The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) is a branch of the lumbar plexus and supplies the skin of the lateral thigh region. This entrapment ...

BECAUSE of the interest in the recent publication on peripheral entrapment neuropathies of the upper extremity, 1 it was decided to review these conditions in the lower extremity. An entrapment ...

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A lumbar puncture is used to take a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back. This fluid flows around the spinal cord and the brain, and clears waste products. Levels of certain proteins ...