Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, diagnosed medically as Meralgia Paresthetica, has been poorly understood. Obesity, pregnancy, and ill-fitting clothing are implicated, citing mechanical compression of the nerve as the cause. Treatment is conservative and usually takes several months to resolve. In a cursory search through the literature, only Travel and Simons in Myofascial […]
Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, diagnosed medically as Meralgia Paresthetica, has been poorly understood. Obesity, pregnancy, ill-fitting clothing are implicated, citing mechanical compression of the nerve as the cause. Treatment is conservative and usually takes several months to resolve. In a cursory search through the literature, only Travel and Simons in Myofascial Pain […]
What other joints and muscles should be considered when treating numbness in the thigh? The sacroiliac joint is one which doctors often check for symptoms referring into the butt and thigh. Although the SI joint may be involved in a pain pattern and should be treated if it is, it is not likely to be […]
A lower limb length inequality (LLLI) is a factor in the case of numbness in the skin on the outside of this man’s thigh. (Let’s call him Patrick.) Doing a quick check visually, there is a significant difference between the length of his legs, so he bought one of the little inexpensive heel lifts you’ll […]
When sciatica pain gets the better of you and nothing you do seems to help, here is a medical treatment you can try to get relief from my Checklist Part 2 on corrective actions and treatments. Have Trigger Point injections when appropriate (see a physiatrist usually, also medical pain specialists, neurologists and anethesiologists) Dry needling […]
When sciatica type symptoms get the better of you and nothing you do seems to make it better, here is something you can do to relieve pain every day from my checklist for corrective actions and treatments Part 1. Stretching is a big key to pain relief of “sciatica” pains. Use the Active Isolated […]
When sciatica type symptoms get the better of you and nothing you do seems to make it better, here is a tip for pain relief to investigate from my checklist for corrective actions and treatments Part 1. Restore balance to muscles and joints with manual muscle therapy, appropriate daily stretching and a careful corrective exercise. […]
When sciatica type symptoms get the better of you and nothing you do seems to make it better, here is something you can do from my checklist for corrective actions and treatments Part 1. Treat Trigger Points in affected muscles with neuromuscular techniques. This is my favorite subject as a Neuromuscular Therapist. Trigger Points are […]
When sciatica type symptoms get the better of you and nothing you do seems to make it better, here is something to think about from my checklist for corrective actions and treatments Part 1. Correct structural asymmetries with a heel lift, butt lift, foot orthotics, and make changes in misfitting furniture. This is more important […]
When “sciatic” type of symptoms won’t go away, what else can be considered as causes? Travell and Simons emphatically state that “Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis; it’s cause should be identified.” (Vol II, p. 173) Here’s Part 2 of a list of things you can check. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction or arthritis: These conditions […]