Relief from Meralgia Paresthetica: Effective Strategies [Video]

Individuals experiencing pain, numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation in the front and outer thigh could have meralgia paresthetica, a nerve entrapment. Can understanding the condition help healthcare providers develop an effective treatment plan?

Meralgia Paresthetica

Meralgia paresthetica, or MP, is also known as Bernhardt-Roth syndrome, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve syndrome, or lateral femoral cutaneous neuralgia. It occurs when the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, a sensory nerve that passes over the brim of the pelvis and down the front of the thigh, becomes compressed. The nerve supplies information about sensations over the front and outside of the thigh. This can happen for several reasons, including:

• Recent hip injuries, such as from a motor vehicle collision/accident.
• Repetitive hip activities, like cycling.
• Pregnancy
• Weight gain
• Wearing tight clothing.

The nerve entrapment condition causes tingling, numbness, and burning pain in the front and/or outer thigh.

Causes

There can be several different causes of this condition, but it is frequently seen in …