This past week we saw many patients with a condition called Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (nTOS). Most of these patients had a history of some

Taking care of people who are in chronic pain requires the care team to have empathy in their hearts. Every day our whole team learns

As an extension of the prior post, I’m going to stay on the topic of Occipital Neuralgia / Occipital Nerve Syndrome ( ON / ONS

This week it was a number of patients who had previous total knee replacements and have persistent pain that is nerve related. Joint Denervation Surgery

This week we return to the topic of Headache Surgery. Specifically, the diagnosis of Occipital Neuralgia (ON). As we reviewed before, there are three anatomical

As an extension of the prior post, I’m going to stay on the topic of Occipital Neuralgia / Occipital Nerve Syndrome ( ON / ONS

The topic of who should be evaluated is an important one to talk about. I saw several new patients this past week who had seen

We have been evaluating and treating patients for head pain / headaches since 2007, greater than 15 years. We have been committed to understanding how

As a clinician who is deeply concerned with nerve health and function, Robert Hagan, MD has a unique perspective on caring for TOS patients. Join

  It’s very common for people to experience headaches or migraines after head trauma. For many patients, this is a temporary issue, but for others,

Pain in the hip area between the thigh and the stomach is termed as groin pain and is generally felt more in the area where

Anyone out there who suffers from migraines understands how much of a painful ordeal it can be. Sure, someone might have people might simply say

  Do you suffer from thoracic outlet syndrome? Is your family looking for a good St. Louis Nerve Surgeon? Neuropax Clinic offers you the most

  Although peripheral nerve injuries do not typically compromise the viability of the affected limb, they can gravely compromise its functionality. That is why, if

  Pain has a purpose.   Pain is nothing more than a mechanism that alerts the individual to the presence of dangerous or damaging stimuli.

    Compression Neuropathies are a condition wherein the peripheral nerves of the body become compressed as they pass the various bones, muscle tissue, or fibrous

  Neuropax Clinic has become the de facto leader for Carpal Tunnel treatments, Headache Surgery, Nerve Compression, and Chronic Joint Pain relief in the St. Louis area.     Here

Are You Suffering from Nerve Compression in St. Louis? With so many advances in chronic pain treatment, there is no reason why anybody should have to live

Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) is a major, long-term complication of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy often presents as tingling, loss of sensation,

Migraines that are caused by peripheral nerves can be treated with peripheral nerve surgery. The surgery involves freeing the nerve from the surrounding tissue to

Migraines are a scourge. They can ruin your entire life if untreated. A migraine can leave you lying in a dark room or home early

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by repeated and frequent pressure on the median nerve. This is the nerve that gives feeling and movement to the

If you get severe headaches often, you may be suffering from migraines. Migraines are headaches with throbbing pain, usually described as worse on one side

Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth. When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by repeated and frequent pressure on the median nerve. This is the nerve that gives feeling and movement to the

Peripheral neuropathy is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy. Your feet and legs are often affected first, followed by your hands and arms. Signs

Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth. When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve at the

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, or Carpal Tunnel Surgery, is a procedure designed to release the pressure or impingement on the median nerve, relieving the symptoms

Migraines are a scourge. They can ruin your entire life if untreated. A migraine can leave you lying in a dark room or home early

If you get severe headaches often, you may be suffering from migraines. Migraines are headaches with throbbing pain, usually described as worse on one side

They probably are if you’re reading this. Right now, there are 180 different kinds of headaches defined. Almost everyone gets headaches from time to time.

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, or Carpal Tunnel Surgery, is a procedure designed to release the pressure or impingement on the median nerve, relieving the symptoms

Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth. When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can

Peripheral neuropathy is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy. Your feet and legs are often affected first, followed by your hands and arms. Signs

Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth. When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, or Carpal Tunnel Surgery, is a procedure designed to release the pressure or impingement on the median nerve, relieving the symptoms

Migraines are debilitating headaches that strike without warning and can ruin your life. They often occur with no buildup. Not every headache is a migraine,

Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) is a major, long-term complication of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy often presents as tingling, loss of sensation,

You probably do if you’re reading this. Right now, there are 180 different kinds of headaches defined. Almost everyone gets headaches from time to time.

While eyestrain and stress can give you headaches from looking at your phone too much, the real danger isn’t the screen. It’s your posture. Your

Migraines are a scourge. They can ruin your entire life if untreated. A migraine can leave you lying in a dark room or home early

Recently I had an article published along with my colleagues Michael A. Fallucco, MD, FACS,† and Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS‡  on Supraorbital Rim Syndrome: Definition, Surgical Treatment, and

If you think you’re suffering from migraines, it’s very frustrating. Many people just take Tylenol and deal with them. For some, it’s not something that

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by repeated and frequent pressure on the median nerve. This is the nerve that gives feeling and movement to the

Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth. When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, or Carpal Tunnel Surgery, is a procedure designed to release the pressure or impingement on the median nerve, relieving the symptoms

You probably do if you’re reading this. Right now, there are 180 different kinds of headaches defined. Almost everyone gets headaches from time to time.

Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth. When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by repeated and frequent pressure on the median nerve. This is the nerve that gives feeling and movement to the

Migraines that are caused by peripheral nerves can be treated with peripheral nerve surgery. The surgery involves freeing the nerve from the surrounding tissue to

Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth. When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can

While eyestrain and stress can give you headaches from looking at your phone too much, the real danger isn’t the screen. It’s your posture. Your

Migraines that are caused by peripheral nerves can be treated with peripheral nerve surgery. The surgery involves freeing the nerve from the surrounding tissue to

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by repeated and frequent pressure on the median nerve. This is the nerve that gives feeling and movement to the

Migraines are a scourge. They can ruin your entire life if untreated. A migraine can leave you lying in a dark room or home early

If you’ve been diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury, you probably have something like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis or “dorsal wrist syndrome.” Millions of Americans

Migraines are a scourge. They can ruin your entire life if untreated. A migraine can leave you lying in a dark room or home early

With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes rates climbing, the sufferers of diabetic neuropathy increase as well.  These patients suffer from debilitating pain that radiates

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by repeated and frequent pressure on the median nerve. This is the nerve that gives feeling and movement to the

Migraines are a scourge. They can ruin your entire life if untreated. A migraine can leave you lying in a dark room or home early

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by repeated and frequent pressure on the median nerve. This is the nerve that gives feeling and movement to the

Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a group of conditions that develop when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet become compressed. The thoracic

Peripheral neuropathy is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy. Your feet and legs are often affected first, followed by your hands and arms. Signs

With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes rates climbing, the sufferers of diabetic neuropathy increase as well.  These patients suffer from debilitating pain that radiates

If you’ve been diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury, you probably have something like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis or “dorsal wrist syndrome.” Millions of Americans

If you’ve been diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury, you probably have something like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis or “dorsal wrist syndrome.” Millions of Americans

With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes rates climbing, the sufferers of diabetic neuropathy increase as well.  These patients suffer from debilitating pain that radiates

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, or Carpal Tunnel Surgery, is a procedure designed to release the pressure or impingement on the median nerve, relieving the symptoms

If you get severe headaches often, you may be suffering from migraines. Migraines are headaches with throbbing pain, usually described as worse on one side

If you think you’re suffering from migraines, it’s very frustrating. Many people just take Tylenol and deal with them. For some, it’s not something that

Thousands of people suffer from migraines every day. They are debilitating headaches that can cause you to shut down your entire day to deal with

How Do you Define a Migraine? Migraine headaches are intense or severe and often have accompanying symptoms in addition to head pain. Symptoms associated with

In simple medical terms, repetitive strain injury (RSI) is defined as a cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) stemming from prolonged repetitive, forceful, or awkward hand movements.

We are asked quite a bit whether we will see patients from St. Louis for migraine surgery, or if we’ll see out-of-town patients as well.

Do you suffer from headaches? You probably do if you’re reading this. Right now, there are 180 different kinds of headaches defined. Almost everyone gets

  What is peroneal nerve injury (foot drop)? A peroneal nerve injury (also called foot drop or drop foot), is a peripheral nerve injury that affects a patient’s

MIgraine headaches in St. Louis have become a real problem.  Thousands of people in the city suffer from this debilitating issue.  It costs people in

Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life.  That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth.  When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can

We are asked quite a bit whether we will see St. Louis patients for migraine surgery, or if we’ll see out-of-town patients as well. Of

  Carpal tunnel syndrome usually starts gradually with numbness or tingling in your thumb, index and middle fingers that comes and goes. This may be

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. In effect, it is a pinched

What Can I Do About My Chronic Migraine Pain?  Everyone gets a headache from time to time. Hangovers, lack of sleep, stress, and other factors

Causes Anatomy of the carpal tunnel showing the median nerve passing through the tight space it shares with the finger tendons. Most cases of CTS

Repetitive Strain Injuries are annoying and costly.  Everything from Carpal Tunnel to Foot Drop can be caused by just repeating the same motions repeatedly, causing

Migraines can ruin your life.  They take away full days from your life, debilitating and stopping you from living your life how you want to.

Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome should begin as early as possible, under a doctor’s direction. Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated

There are 180 different types of defined headaches.  Many people have headaches from time to time, but if you experience them on a daily or continual

We get a lot of questions about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and how we can help with it. The first step would be to let you

With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes rates climbing, the sufferers of diabetic neuropathy increase as well. These patients suffer from debilitating pain that radiates

While many people know about the benefits of peripheral nerve decompression surgery for Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel, Tarsal Tunnel, Radial Tunnel, Foot Drop/Common Peroneal Nerve, Meralgia Paresthetica/Lateral Femoral Nerve, Winged Scapula/ Long

Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) is a major, long-term complication of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy often presents as tingling, loss of sensation,

When we have patients in for carpal tunnel surgery, we like to explain the various treatments that we go through before we start surgery.  Just

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition in which increased pressure on the median nerve in the wrist causes pain, numbness, tingling, or a combination of all

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. In

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. In

What is thoracic outlet syndrome? The thoracic outlet is a small space just behind and below your collarbone. The blood vessels and nerves that serve