by Dr. Sabrina Solt | May 2, 2023 | Neurological Conditions
What is a Brachial Plexus Injury? The brachial plexus (BRAY-key-el PLEK-sis) is a network of nerves that provides movement and feeling to the shoulder, arm, and hand. The nerves supporting the arms exit the spinal column high in the neck; those that support the hand...
by Dr. Sabrina Solt | Sep 19, 2022 | Neurological Conditions
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that is caused by the degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra, which controls movement. These nerve cells die or become impaired, losing the ability to...
by Dr. Sabrina Solt | Sep 19, 2022 | Neurological Conditions
What is Pudendal Neuralgia Disease? Pudendal neuralgia is a condition that causes pain, discomfort, or numbness in your pelvis or genitals. It happens when a major nerve in the lower body is damaged or irritated, and it can make it hard to use the bathroom, have sex,...
by Dr. Sabrina Solt | Sep 19, 2022 | Neurological Conditions
What is a CSF Leak? `A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a medical condition categorized by a tear or opening in the membranes that surround the brain or spinal cord, which allows the clear fluid that surrounds these body parts to escape. Leaks can develop for a...
by Dr. Sabrina Solt | Sep 19, 2022 | Neurological Conditions
What is a STROKE? A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain, as a result of either an ischemic stroke (a blood clot) or a hemorrhagic stroke (the rupture of a blood vessel and bleeding into or around the brain)....
by Dr. Sabrina Solt | Jul 22, 2022 | Neurological Conditions
What is Arachnoiditis? Arachnoiditis is a neurological condition that causes pain in the back, neck, arms, feet, and in the perineum (the space between the genitals and the rectum). It also affects vision, sight, and mobility of a person. Arachnoiditis occurs when the...