Meralgia Paresthetica Treatment

Meralgia Parestheticais the tingling, numbness and burning pain in your outer thigh caused by nerve compression. At Vitalis Physiotherapy, our treatment of Meralgia Paresthetica aims to:

Reduce Pain

Increase Sensation

Reduce Swelling

About the condition

What Is Meralgia Paresthetica?

Meralgia Parestheticais where the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is compressed, trapped, or pinched.

*For pregnant women, weight gain caused by your growing baby can put pressure on the groin. This added pressure can compress the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, leading to this condition. The symptoms of Meralgia Paresthetica may get worse the further along your pregnancy is, but normally go away after giving birth.

Causes

What Are The Causes?

Wearing tight clothing
Recent injuries to the hip
Repetitive motion of the legs
Weight gain caused by pregnancy

Symptoms

What Are The Symptoms?

Meralgia Paresthetica impacts the skin on the outer thigh. Symptoms generally occur unilaterally.

Tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing pain on the outside of the thigh
Increased pain when lying on the affected side
Sensitivity to light touch and different textures in the affected area
Sensitivity to changing temperatures in the affected area
Standing or walking for long periods makes the pain worse

Treatment

Treatment For Meralgia Paresthetica

Taping
Dry needling
TENS
Muscle strengthening
Soft tissue release
TECAR Therapy
Self management techniques
Personalised treatment plan
Tailored Exercise Program

Self care

What Can I Do At Home?

Avoid standing or walking for too long
Always wear loose clothing
Use a pregnancy pillow, and try to avoid lying on the affected side (for pregnant women)

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