Tuina, or Tui Na is based on the notion that imbalances of the life-force, qi, can cause blockages or imbalances that lead to symptoms and illness. Tuina massage is similar to acupressure in that it ...

The flow of electrical impulses is directed from the source of the pain along nerve fibers that connect to sensory neurons. Sensory neurons can also support complex movements like picking up utensils, ...

This happens because rigorous workouts wear out the protective fat around the peroneal nerve, which runs along the outer leg and is responsible for movement and sensation. “If treated early, this ...

Rapid weight reduction, he added, causes loss of protective fat around the peroneal nerve — a nerve that runs down the outside of the leg, providing movement and sensation to the foot ...

Doctors identified the condition as slimmer's paralysis, linked to rapid weight loss that caused loss of protective fat around the peroneal nerve. Experts warn against extreme dieting practices and ...