Understanding Nerve Pain and How Manual Therapy Can Help
Nerve pain can feel frustrating, unpredictable, and even overwhelming. If you’ve ever experienced sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that worsens with certain movements or positions, you might be dealing with abnormal neurodynamics—a condition where nerves don’t move as they should.
a manual therapist explaining how nerves in the back can influence back pain
The good news? Manual therapy can help restore normal nerve function, reducing pain and improving movement. At Well+Able Integrated Health in Kamloops, we specialize in hands-on techniques that support your nervous system, helping you feel better and move more easily.
What Is Abnormal Neurodynamics?
Your nerves aren’t just passive wires in your body. They need to move freely within muscles, joints, and connective tissues. Unlike muscles that stretch, nerves telescope, meaning they slide and lengthen within their protective sheaths. When something restricts this movement—like inflammation, tight muscles, or scar tissue—it can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness. This is known as abnormal neurodynamics.
What Causes Nerve Pain?
Nerve pain can develop for several reasons, including:
Nerve compression: Tight muscles, joints, or fascia can put pressure on a nerve, leading to pain and dysfunction.
Scar tissue or adhesions: After an injury or surgery, nerves can get stuck to surrounding tissues, limiting movement.
Inflammation and swelling: Increased pressure around a nerve can make it more sensitive.
Muscle imbalances: Weak or overly tight muscles can pull on nerves, affecting how they move and function.
These issues can affect any nerve in the body, but common areas include the neck, lower back, arms, and legs.
Signs You May Have a Nerve Mobility Issue
If you experience any of the following symptoms, your nerves may not be moving properly:
Sharp, burning, or aching pain that worsens with movement.
Numbness, tingling, or a "pins and needles" sensation in your hands, arms, or legs.
Weakness or difficulty gripping objects or lifting your foot while walking.
Pain that changes with certain positions—for example, stretching or bending your neck might make it worse.
Learn more about how nerve pain affects your daily life.
How Manual Therapy Supports Healthy Nerve Function
At Well+Able Integrated Health, our treatment approach focuses on restoring healthy nerve movement through techniques that:
✔ Relieve Nerve Entrapments – Soft tissue techniques release pressure from tight muscles and fascia. ✔ Encourage Normal Nerve Movement – Neurodynamic mobilization techniques improve nerve mobility. ✔ Reduce Pain Sensitivity – Gentle manual therapy helps calm irritated nerves. ✔ Correct Muscle Imbalances – Strengthening weak muscles and stretching tight ones supports healthy movement. ✔ Incorporate Nerve-Friendly Exercises – Specific exercises and stretches can help maintain long-term nerve health.
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Find Relief from Nerve Pain in Kamloops
If nerve pain is interfering with your daily life, you don’t have to just live with it. Manual therapy offers a natural, research-backed way to reduce pain and restore movement.
At Well+Able Integrated Health, we have a special interest in treating nerve pain, chronic pain, and movement-related discomfort. Our hands-on approach helps you feel and move better without relying on medication or surgery.
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Book an appointment today at Well+Able Integrated Health in Kamloops! Schedule your session here or call 250-317-2899 to speak with our team.