A stroke is a serious and life-threatening event. It occurs when normal blood flow to the brain is compromised which may lead to brain damage, permanent disability, or death if not corrected immediately.
You may be familiar with the sudden aching pain in your calves that can sometimes stop you in your tracks or wake you from sleep. It’s more commonly known as a “charley horse.”
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, one of the nerves in the hand, is compressed. CTS affects approximately 50 out of 1,000 people.