Nerve Entrapment Syndromes and Massage Therapy

In my San Antonio, Texas based MassageMassage techniques to release adhesions between
Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treatthe muscles and surrounding ligamentous and
men and women who are experiencing pain fromfascial tissues while also using Muscle Energy
various nerve entrapment syndromes. Like manyTechniques to gently lengthen the affected
painful conditions involving the body’s softmuscles. Nerve Entrapment Syndromes also
tissues, nerve entrapment syndromes respondrespond well to positional release therapies such
quite well to massage therapy and bodywork.as Ortho-Bionomy which work with the body's
What Are Nerve Entrapment Syndromes?nervous system to release muscles and improve
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes are nervejoint movement in the area. In addition to working
impingement conditions in which nerves or nerveon the muscles entrapping a nerve or nerve root
roots are placed under abnormal pressure by softit may be necessary to provide therapy for other
tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, ormuscles and soft tissues nearby and even to
fascia. The abnormal pressure on the nerves oropposing muscles to improve muscular balance.
nerve roots creates pain locally or radiatingComprehensive treatment with massage and
outward, numbness or tingling in the area suppliedbodywork, in conjunction with a home program of
by the nerve and possibly weakness or twitchingstretching and exercise, usually helps to
of affected muscles. Nerve entrapmentcompletely resolve Nerve Entrapment Syndromes.
syndromes are fairly common and you may haveOther Treatments For Nerve Entrapment
heard of some of them like Carpal TunnelSyndromes
Syndrome, Piriformis Syndrome, Thoracic OutletWhile massage therapy and bodywork are an
Syndrome, Meralgia Paresthetica, Tarsal Tunnelexcellent treatment for Nerve Entrapment
Syndrome, and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.Syndromes, the serious nature of these
What Are The Causes Of Nerve Entrapmentconditions means that there are other additional
Syndromes?treatments you should discuss with your physician:
There are a number of causes for NerveAnti-inflammatory medications
Entrapment Syndromes. Direct trauma to theMuscle Relaxer medications
muscles or tendons are a common cause and thisAnesthetic and Steroid Injections
includes injuries which quickly overstretch andSplints
damage soft tissues like whiplash does.Surgery
Overworking muscles and tendons throughOther Names For Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
excessive exercise, or through incorrect repetitivePinched Nerve
motions (Repetitive Stress Injuries) includingNerve Entrapment Neuropathy
typing and assembly line work can cause severalThe information in this article has been provided
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes. Additionally,for information purposes only. It is not meant to
postural distortions such as Forward Headprovide a medical diagnosis, only a licensed
Posture, Leg Length Discrepancy, or Lowerphysician may diagnose Nerve Entrapment
Crossed Syndrome often lead to entrapmentSyndromes. If you feel that you have the
conditions. In rare cases certain genetic factorssymptoms of a Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
can lead to Nerve Entrapment Syndromes.please see your physician for a proper diagnosis
Massage Therapy And Bodywork For Nerveand plan of treatment which may include massage
Entrapment Syndromestherapy and bodywork. There are a number of
There are many ways that massage therapy andmore serious conditions that resemble Nerve
bodywork can be used to treat NerveEntrapment Syndromes that could require
Entrapment Syndromes. The massage therapistimmediate medical attention.
will employ a number of techniques to relieveIf, after consulting your physician, you would like
these conditions. For example the massageto pursue treatment of your particular Nerve
therapist may use Neuromuscular Therapy orEntrapment Syndrome with Massage Therapy and
Trigger Point Therapy to eliminate myofascialBodywork please contact me at my San Antonio
trigger points in the muscles entrapping theMassage and Bodywork practice or contact a
affected nerve. The massage therapist could alsoMassage Therapist near you.
use Myofascial Release techniques or Deep Tissue