Aug 9, 2021 | Educational Articles, Meralgia Paresthetica, Nerve Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Videos
Many patients with nerve pain waste months even years trying treatments such as injections or physical therapy. In reality surgery is usually the only way to get permanent relief. In this video Dr. Tollestrup explains why. Transcript: It’s a mild type of...
Jun 30, 2021 | Educational Articles, Nerve Pain
If you are experiencing nerve pain in a specific area of your body, surgery is something you may want to consider. You do have other options like physical therapy, certain medications, acupuncture, or wearing a splint. If you have tried these options for more than...
Jun 7, 2021 | Educational Articles, FAQ, Nerve Pain, Videos
In this video Q and A with Dr. Tim Tollestrup, he explains how a patient knows if they have nerve pain. The diagnosis is in part a diagnosis of elimination but also involves distinct symptoms and the classic indicator of intense pain. Transcript: Figuring out what...
Jun 3, 2021 | Educational Articles, Meralgia Paresthetica, Nerve Pain, Pelvic Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy
To understand the types of peripheral nerve injuries, let’s first be clear about what peripheral nerves are. Your body’s nerve system includes the central nervous system – brain and spinal cord – and the peripheral nervous system. Peripheral nerves are...
Apr 29, 2021 | Educational Articles, Nerve Pain
Proximal median nerve compression is easy to miss—unless you connect the right dots Do you have chronic pain or aching in your arm below your elbow? Especially after certain movements or activities? You might be dealing with proximal median nerve compression. It has...
Mar 25, 2021 | Educational Articles, Nerve Pain
What is cubital tunnel syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome is a pinched ulnar nerve. It’s also called ulnar nerve entrapment. The ulnar nerve is a major nerve in the arm, running down the ulna bone close to the surface of the skin. If it gets trapped, it’s usually at...
