Physiotherapy Clinic based in the centre of St. Albans
Trapped Nerves or Neuralgia:
Neuralgia or trapped nerves can occur when a disc, bone or muscle places pressure on a nerve. The nerves in our body can get caught around structures such as spinal disc bulges, tight muscles and in particular conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
At Orchard clinic we will carry out an examination to find the cause of the trapped nerve. Once identified we will devise a treatment plan to relieve the pressure on the nerve and ease discomfort.
Benefits of physiotherapy for treatment of trapped nerves
Physiotherapy is a valuable tool in the treatment of trapped nerves. Here are some of the key benefits it offers:
- Pain management: Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques to reduce pain and inflammation, such as soft tissue release, neural mobilisations, massage, heat and cold therapy, acupuncture and electrotherapy.
- Improved mobility and flexibility: Exercises designed to increase range of motion and flexibility help restore function to the affected area and prevent further damage.
- Enhanced strength and stability: Targeted strengthening exercises help rebuild muscle strength and improve joint stability, reducing the risk of re-injury.
- Faster recovery: Physiotherapy can accelerate the healing process by promoting blood flow to the injured area and stimulating tissue repair.
- Improved function: By addressing underlying imbalances and weaknesses, physiotherapy can help restore normal function to the affected nerve and improve overall performance.
- Injury prevention: Physiotherapists can identify potential risk factors for trapped nerves and develop strategies to prevent them from occurring, such as customized exercise programs and injury prevention education.
Common terms used in relation to trapped nerves
- Sciatica
- Brachalgia
- Trapped Spinal nerve
- Ulna Neuropathy
- Mortons Neuroma
- Neuralgia
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Meralgia Paraesthetica
- Bursitis
- Piriformis Syndrome
Our Physiotherapy services aim to reduce your pain, restore movement and return you to your optimal function whether you are affected by illness, injury, disability or ageing.
If you are experiencing a trapped nerve, it’s important to seek professional help from a qualified physiotherapist. We will assess your condition, develop a personalized treatment plan, and guide you through the rehabilitation process to help you recover fully return to your normal activities.
What we will do to treat your trapped nerves
- Thorough evaluation: We perform a structured, detailed assessment of your pain.
- Manual therapy: This involves hands-on techniques such as soft tissue release, neural mobilisations, massage, joint mobilisation, to improve tissue healing, reduce pain and restore range of motion.
- Electrotherapy: This involves the use of electrical currents to stimulate muscles and nerves, reduce pain and promote healing.
- Other Treatments: May include heat therapy, cold therapy and ultrasound to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Therapeutic exercise: We will design and supervise specific exercises to improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. These exercises can help reduce pain, improve function and prevent future injuries.
- Education and advice: Physiotherapists will educate you about your condition, the healing process, and how to manage your condition at home. They will also provide advice on injury prevention strategies to help you avoid future injuries.
Suffering Aches and Pains?
If you are suffering from a physical health condition, sports injury or general pain and discomfort then we are here to help you.
Our goal is to treat your symptoms, reduce your pain, increase your range of motion, improve your flexibility and help you return to your optimal function. Our physiotherapists are able to treat a range of complaints, such as a bad backs, sore necks, muscle and joint pain, tennis elbow, sciatica, knee pain, hip problems, as well as many more conditions.