Pudendal neuralgia is a condition that occurs when the pudendal nerve, which runs from the back of the pelvis near the base of the penis or vagina, is damaged or irritated. This nerve sends signals to the brain from the genitals, anus and other nearby body parts. It controls the sphincter muscles...

Intercostal neuralgia is a type of neuropathic (nerve) pain. It involves the nerves that arise from the spinal cord and lie beneath the ribs. These nerves are connected to the muscles of the rib cage, skin and chest cavity.

Also referred to as genitourinary pain, it is any pain in the pelvic region, the genitals and the urinary tract.

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), previously known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is chronic pain syndrome that may affect the leg, arm, hand, foot, or, in some cases, even the entire body. It typically develops after an injury, surgery, heart attack, or stroke. The condition cause is...

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Arachnoiditis, is also known as spinal arachnoiditis or adhesive arachnoiditis. It is a rare progressive neuroinflammatory disease. Arachnoiditis means inflammation of the arachnoid, which is the middle lining of the three linings that cover the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation can cause...

Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine. The inflammation of the vertebra can lead to severe, chronic pain. Advanced cases of the condition can lead to the formation of new bone in the spine, leading to part of the spine becoming fused. The fusion...

Water therapy is a low impact exercise that uses weightlessness to reduce spine and joint compression. Often referred to as aquatic therapy, this form of exercise is helpful for management and prevention of pain associated with movement and excessive compression.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is an at home treatment that uses electrical impulses to prevents pain signals from reaching the brain. TENS has been used to treat chronic pain, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia and can be self administered upon evaluation from your doctor or...