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Nerves and What They Do

Published on: 08/09/2026

A simple look at what nerves actually are, how they carry information, why they can go numb, and why pain does not always mean damage with the sciatic nerve as a useful example. An evidence based approach for manual and movement therapists.

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Nerves and What They Do