Nerve Entrapments
At Agape Physical Therapy, we understand the debilitating effects of nerve entrapment, which can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and loss of function. Our approach to addressing nerve entrapment is comprehensive and individualized, focusing on relieving symptoms, restoring mobility, and improving overall quality of life.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Our skilled therapists begin by conducting a thorough evaluation to identify the underlying cause of nerve entrapment and assess its impact on your functional abilities. This assessment may include a review of medical history, a physical examination, and specialized tests to identify nerve compression sites and associated musculoskeletal issues.
- Manual Therapy Techniques: We utilize a variety of hands-on techniques to release soft tissue restrictions, mobilize affected joints, and alleviate nerve compression. Manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, neural mobilization, and myofascial release are tailored to address specific nerve entrapment sites and promote optimal nerve function.
- Therapeutic Exercise: Our therapists prescribe targeted exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and posture, thereby reducing pressure on the affected nerves and enhancing nerve gliding. These exercises may include nerve gliding exercises, stretching, strengthening, and stabilization exercises aimed at addressing muscular imbalances and improving overall biomechanics.
- Neural Mobilization: Neural mobilization techniques are employed to gently mobilize and stretch the affected nerves, promoting proper nerve sliding and reducing tension along the nerve pathway. By improving neural mobility, we can alleviate symptoms associated with nerve entrapment and restore nerve function.
- Postural Correction: Poor posture can contribute to nerve compression and exacerbate symptoms of nerve entrapment. We provide education on proper posture and ergonomic principles, as well as guidance on ergonomic modifications to reduce strain on affected nerves and support long-term symptom relief.
- Modalities: In some cases, therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, or cold therapy may be utilized to complement manual therapy and exercise interventions, providing pain relief and promoting tissue healing in the affected area.
- Patient Education: We believe in empowering patients with knowledge about their condition and self-care strategies to manage symptoms and prevent recurrence. We educate patients on lifestyle modifications, activity modification, ergonomic principles, and home exercises to support their recovery and long-term well-being.
- Functional Rehabilitation: Our treatment approach emphasizes functional rehabilitation to help patients return to their desired level of activity and function. We incorporate functional activities and movement patterns into therapy sessions to promote real-world application of therapeutic gains and optimize functional outcomes.
At Agape Physical Therapy, our goal is to provide compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals with nerve entrapment, helping them overcome pain and functional limitations to live their fullest lives. If you're experiencing symptoms of nerve entrapment, don't hesitate to contact us for expert evaluation and treatment tailored to your needs.
