Nerve Release Techniques
What is Nerve Mobilization?
Nerve mobilization is a form of treatment used to find pain that is caused by the compression of certain nerves in the body such as sciatica, a common condition as a result of compression on the sciatic nerve.
Some side effects of compression include nerve spasms and painful tissue inflammation. Femoral nerves, tibial nerves, pudendal nerves, occipital nerves, lumbar and cervical plexus nerves are debilitating when irritated and injured. Most of all, these are nerves that are often non-operative.
Often, patients suffering from nerve compression will experience tingling or burning sensations in their feet, neck, or back. Nerve mobilization can help pinpoint the source of your pain and treat your symptoms. Our highly trained physical therapist at Hilltop Physical Therapy will create a therapy treatment plan that is best for you.
How Can Nerve Mobilization Help?
According to the Richard Lebert RMT website, “Non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions are being embraced by the medical community because they are simple to carry out, economical, and have relatively minor side effects.” Nerve mobilization is one of those interventions, and is a great alternative to expensive surgery or medication.
Nerve mobilization treatment is performed by applying light pressure directly on a compressed nerve to move it through the nerve sheath, using gentle pressure to communicate with the brain, to release the tensioned nerves. There are other nerve techniques called “flossing” and “gliding” that preserve nerves.
These techniques help locate the source of the pain, and restore the balance of the nervous system. Nerve mobilization is also a common form of therapy for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and various musculoskeletal disorders.
Our bodies aren’t capable of working out tight areas of tissue on their own, so nerve pain rarely disappears without treatment. Prescription medication offers a temporary fix, but ultimately will not get rid of the pain. When nerve pain goes untreated, symptoms worsen over time. Our trained physical therapists are dedicated toward helping you achieve a pain-free life.
Is This Treatment Right For You?
Why suffer from nerve pain? The treatment is safe and easy, not painful.
Prior to nerve pain, there are many other tissues and ligaments involved.
The problems from nerve issues can become more complex and complicated, it becomes like a web-like tension that causes more problems to the other systems.
This is why it’s important to consult a physical therapist for treatment options as soon as possible. If you think nerve mobilization may benefit you, contact Hilltop Physical Therapy today. We can get you scheduled for a consultation with one of our licensed Fredericksburg physical therapists, and get you on track to living a pain-free life.
