Irritation or compression of a nerve that causes pain, burning, stabbing, or tingling along the course of the nerve. It is often associated with posture, strain or inflammation.

Is the numbness dangerous?

Short-term numbness is usually harmless, but if it's prolonged or with weakness/loss of strength, get checked out. Early assessment speeds recovery.

How does physiotherapy help with neuralgia?

Through manual therapy, nerve mobilization, positional unloading and strength stabilization. A personalized plan reduces symptoms and restores function.

Neuralgias - choose the specific condition

Explore symptoms, possible contributing factors and practical next steps for nerve-related pain in different body areas. These pages can help you decide when a functional assessment is the right first step.

Radiculopathy of the neck - numbness and pain in the arm

Neuralgias in the neck

Neuralgias in the hand - burning, stabbing, tingling

Neuralgias of the hand

Intercostal neuralgia - stabbing in the ribs

Neuralgias of chest and abdomen

Neuralgias in the back

Lumbar neuralgia

Pelvic neuralgia

Neuralgias in the legs

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