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Meralgia Paresthetica Exercises - Pain Free

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Meralgia Paresthetica Physiotherapy is also called as Bernhardt-Roth syndrome. It is a neurological condition that causes numbness, tingling, and sometimes pain in the outer aspect of the thigh, but often not so serious. The lateral femoral cutaneous branch of the femoral nerve compressed in the inguinal ligament is the most probable cause of the symptom. Pain is usually located on the lateral side of the thigh. Causes of Meralgia Paresthetica exercises • Age between 30-60 years. • Pregnancy. • Tight clothing. • Hip surgery. • Obesity. • Standing/walking for longer periods/running/biking etc. • Surgery/trauma to hip/ back. Symptoms : • Pain, • Burning, • Tingling sensation, • Partial loss of sensation, • Aching in Groin area, • Outer thigh is usually sensitive to touch light than to firm pressure. • Muscles aren’t affected. COMMON CAUSES: •  Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is compressed/trapped/pinched. • From lower spine to the pelvis under the inguina...

Meralgia Paresthetica Physiotherapy | Pain Free

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Meralgia Paresthetica is also called as Bernhardt-Roth syndrome. It is a neurological condition that causes numbness, tingling, and sometimes pain in the outer aspect of the thigh, but often not so serious. The lateral femoral cutaneous branch of the femoral nerve compressed in the inguinal ligament is the most probable cause of the symptom. Pain is usually located on the lateral side of the thigh. REMEDIES : •  Loose clothing • Resting • Losing weight • Stretching •  NSAIDs • Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen • Deep tissue massage • Exercises for the groin area •  Increase flexibility and strengthening of the hip . • Pelvis/low back mobility, stabilization and relaxation exercises • Corticosteroid injection • Tricyclic antidepressant • Gabapentin, pregabalin • Nerve decompression surgery •  By wearing loose-fitting clothing or by losing weight we can reduce pain. • Pregnant women can get relief after giving birth to their babies. • Medications are recommended in se...