Peripheral Nerve Entrapments: Common and Treatable
Peripheral nerves pass through narrow passages in the body where they are vulnerable to compression or tethering. When compressed, nerves cause a characteristic pattern of symptoms: burning or electric pain, numbness and tingling, and eventually weakness in the muscles they supply.
Common Nerve Entrapments
Median nerve at the wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome): thumb, index, middle, ring finger numbness. Ulnar nerve at the elbow (cubital tunnel): ring and little finger numbness, elbow pain. Radial nerve in the forearm (radial tunnel, posterior interosseous nerve): lateral forearm and wrist extension weakness. Thoracic outlet syndrome: brachial plexus compression causing arm, hand, and finger symptoms. Sciatic nerve at the piriformis (piriformis syndrome): buttock pain and leg symptoms. Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh (meralgia paraesthetica): outer thigh burning and numbness.
Neural Mobilisation: The Key Physiotherapy Technique
Neural mobilisation (nerve flossing) involves moving the nerve through its surrounding tissues in a rhythmic, pain-free manner. This reduces neural adhesions, improves nerve conduction, and reduces sensitivity. It is the most evidence-based physiotherapy intervention for peripheral nerve entrapments and often provides rapid improvement.
Nerve Entrapment Treatment in Faridabad
At Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5, Faridabad, we accurately identify and treat nerve entrapments at all levels. Book your nerve pain assessment today.
