A manual therapy and exercise approach to meralgia paresthetica in pregnancy: a case report

Abstract

Objective: To present a case of a pregnant patient with meralgia paresthetica who improved using manual therapy and exercise procedures.Clinical (J Chiropr Med 2006;5:92-96)

Chiropractic case reports: a review and bibliometric analysis

“…The first, published in 1995, was written by nurse midwife and described successful chiropractic manipulation of the pelvis to treat sciatica which developed during labor [ 54 ]. Other CRs in this category described the management of pregnancy-related pubic symphysis pain [ 55 ], lumbar radiculopathy [ 56 ], and meralgia paresthetica [ 57 ].…”

Chiropractic management of chronic idiopathic meralgia paresthetica: a case study

“…22 Although there is limited evidence that home stretching exercises improve MP, the incorporation of these exercises and active patient participation have been a major factor in improving the condition. 23 Iliopsoas muscle stretching has been shown to relieve nerve entrapment mononeuropathy, and the author believes that it should also be considered as an important alleviating factor in MP. 24 …”

Chiropractic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Case Report Utilizing Active Release Techniques

“…[18][19][20] Currently there is a limited, but growing, amount of literature indicating positive outcomes following the application of ART in certain musculoskeletal conditions, including 1 case involving lateral epicondylitis. 18,[36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48] ART is described as a hands-on touch and case-management system that allows a practitioner to diagnose and treat soft-tissue injuries. 49 ART is founded on the principle of recognizing and treating cumulative injury disorder (CID).…”

“…It is interesting to note that other case reports indicating positive outcomes following ART interventions have been reported; however most consist of a multi-modal treatment approach. 18,[36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48] Lateral epicondylitis is a common musculoskeletal injury that is largely seen as a result of soft tissue overuse that leads to angiofibroblastic and collagen degeneration. Currently, there is a wide array of treatment options, though evidence to suggest the effective use of a singular treatment is lacking.…”