A sympathetic nerve block that has shown promise for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) performed no better than sham treatment in a randomized controlled trial, new research shows.

April 5, 2011 (Washington, DC) — Sympathetic nerve block may be an effective strategy for relieving refractory phantom pain associated with chronic preamputation pain, according to results of a case ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: In December 2003, I fell and broke my left hip. The doctors put in a new ball. I healed well, but developed another problem. My leg became so painful that I couldn't stand to have ...

In order for your body to work properly, your nervous system needs to be working properly. Your nervous system is responsible for helping your brain communicate with your body and helping your body ...

Your sympathetic nervous system is one of the branches of your autonomic nervous system. It controls functions under unconscious control related to “fight or flight.” Your nervous system plays a ...