A group of Texas-based researchers has developed an effective way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that involves zapping the vagus nerve around the neck, using a device the size of a ...

Determined to find a solution to his problems, David turned to the internet and found that his symptoms were consistent with phrenic nerve damage. These vital cranial nerves send signals from the ...

Many are exciting, but few have intrigued me as much as vagus nerve stimulation. To understand why, you first have to grasp just how remarkable the vagus nerve is – and there is probably no one ...

Acupressure on the feet may promote relaxation and stress relief, among other benefits. Share on Pinterest Foot reflexology is a treatment that’s been practiced for centuries. It involves ...

Miniaturized VNS Therapy for PTSD. Credit: Mark B. Powers et al. / CC BY 4.0 A new clinical trial led by researchers in Texas has shown that vagus nerve stimulation, combined with traditional therapy, ...

Facial nerve paralysis describes weakness in the muscles on one or both sides of your face that causes an inability to smile, blink, or control other facial movements. It happens when the facial nerve ...

Intercostal neuralgia is nerve pain in the chest and upper trunk that radiates from the upper back. The pain comes from the intercostal nerves along the ribs, chest, or abdomen. Intercostal neuralgia ...