The Injury Hub

Nerve Pain Injury: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.

Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of nerve pain injury.

The Injury Hub: Nerve Pain Injury

What is a nerve pain injury?

Nerve Pain or Injury is a broad definition for conditions affecting the arms, legs and face including: Sciatica, pins and needles, numbness, pain and possible weakness. Nerves are fragile structures that can be damaged through pressure, stretching and laceration.

Athlete on the ground cluctching his leg with a pulled hamstring

How We Can Help.

Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.

Learn about common nerve pain and nerve injury symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.

Symptoms of Nerve Pain and Injury may include:

  • Pain

  • Sensitivity

  • Numbness

  • Tingling or prickling

  • Burning

  • Pins and needles

  • Weakness

Nerve injury can be classified into three types:

Neuropraxia– blockage of nerve conduction but the nerve is intact. Spontaneous recovery in 4-6 weeks.

Axonotmesis– internal structures of the nerve are damaged, with no or partial damage to the outer part.

Neurotmesis– rupture of the nerve. The most severe type of nerve injury with no chance of spontaneous recovery.

Treatment by our highly skilled Chartered Physiotherapists can relieve nerve root compression caused by fibrous scar tissue following a disc prolapse and can treat conditions related to compression of the sciatic nerve by other structures.

Our Physiotherapists also aim to prevent further episodes of sciatic pain through teaching correct postural techniques, and exercises to correct any muscle imbalance in the spine.

Other Common nerves injuries include Brachial plexus injury and Foot drop. Depending on the severity of the nerve damage, the nerve may experience some recovery or in the case of a laceration injury, a permanent disability may result. Nerves grow about an inch per month in adults. Nerve compression is common in the cervical and lumber spine.

 
 

Our physiotherapists are highly trained and qualified to provide expert care to our patients. They are fully insured and are chartered by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP).

We have team of Clinical leads who visits our physios and clinics to ensure a level of customer service and quality care that exceeds our competition is given to patients every time.

Our patient’s health journeys

CMM Coate
Very good attention from Igor. He was professional and friendly and took the time to answer questions. I would certainly revisit Thank you.
Alice O
The best deep tissue massage by Marcelo! Would definitely go again.
Linda C
A very plesant and efficient physiotherapy service.
Kevin M
Had a very positive experience. Had severe back pain and Dylan was able to see me at short notice. He was very thorough and clear in assessing and explaining my condition and structuring a recovery exercise program that worked very succesfully. I am now fully recovered and looking forward to being as active as I was before my injury.
Sonia F
Really happy with the two appointments I had with Dylan Connelly to treat my calf strain. His approach was both professional and personable and he ensured that I was completely comfortable during all phases of the appointments. He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Amy B
I met with Lisa on three occasions in relation to my hamstring and she was absolutely amazing! So easy to chat to and super informative. You need to book at least a week or two in advance to get a spot with her and it's no surprise. She's absolutely fantastic! He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lisa O
I went to Olga for 4 or 5 weeks before the marathon this year for hip pain. I was contemplating not running as my long run training had become so painful on the hip. Olga treated with dry needling and massage and over 2 sessions, I saw a big difference. I continued a weekly session to keep me loose and followed her exercise plan. I completed the marathon with no hip issues and felt like my recovery after was a lot faster than previous years.
Margaret C
Myself and my mother attended Craig for 3 sessions - he is expert at what he does, so understanding, gentle and kind. Great personality and a really skilled physio. Would recommend him absolutly without reservation.He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Patrick M
I had a painful trapped nerve in my neck which caused pain together with pins and needles running into my arm and hand. I attended Mohammed twice over a period of two weeks. It completely resolved after second appointment. Mohammed is an expert professional at what he does. I would highly recommend his services. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lauren T
I can only recommend Dr. Muhammed Sohail. I’ve been to many physio consultants and he’s been the very best so far: dry needling has improved my IT band issues so much over two sessions including my knee pain. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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