Understanding Nerve Pain
Neuropathic (nerve) pain is qualitatively different from musculoskeletal pain — it is often described as burning, electric shock, shooting, or tingling. It may be accompanied by altered sensation: numbness, hypersensitivity, or pins and needles. Common causes include: nerve compression (disc herniation, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel), nerve injury (post-trauma or post-surgical), diabetic neuropathy, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Types of Nerve Pain Treated at Realign Rehab Clinic
Radiculopathy: Nerve root compression from disc herniation or spinal stenosis, causing pain/numbness/weakness in the arm (cervical radiculopathy) or leg (lumbar radiculopathy/sciatica). Peripheral nerve entrapment: Median nerve (carpal tunnel), ulnar nerve (cubital tunnel), sciatic nerve (piriformis syndrome). Post-surgical nerve pain: Nerve sensitisation following surgery. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy: Balance and strength rehabilitation for diabetic nerve damage.
Physiotherapy Treatment for Nerve Pain
Neural Mobilisation
Nerve mobilisation techniques ('nerve flossing') move the nerve through its surrounding tissues, reducing adhesions and improving neural gliding. These techniques are highly effective for peripheral nerve entrapments and radiculopathy.
Address the Source of Compression
Treating the underlying cause of compression — lumbar disc herniation, cervical stenosis, tight piriformis — removes the mechanical irritant to the nerve and allows natural recovery.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
TENS is one of the most evidence-based interventions for neuropathic pain, activating inhibitory pain pathways to reduce pain signalling. We provide home TENS programmes alongside clinic treatment.
Graded Motor Imagery and Mirror Therapy
For CRPS and severe neuropathic pain, graded motor imagery (visualisation-based treatment) and mirror therapy address central sensitisation mechanisms.
Balance and Proprioception Rehabilitation
Neuropathy impairs proprioception and balance, significantly increasing fall risk. Targeted balance rehabilitation is essential for patients with peripheral neuropathy.
Nerve Pain Treatment in Faridabad
At Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5, Faridabad, we specialise in complex nerve pain conditions. Book your nerve pain assessment today.
