From stroke to strength, one step at a time
After a sudden stroke and months of rehabilitation, one San Diego man is back on his feet and grateful for expert care and a renewed outlook on life.
Think of your nerves as a giant alarm system. They line your body from head to toe, working with your brain and spinal cord to sound off when things go wrong. Is your coffee too hot? Is your shower too cold? Or, more seriously, is it time to get medical attention? We asked Dr. Jeremy Hogan, a neurologist with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, to share the intricacies of how your body registers pain.
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