Nerve Pain
Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
Symptoms, causes, and how Clearway specialists diagnose and treat nerve entrapment syndrome.
Overview
What is Nerve Entrapment Syndrome?
Nerve entrapment occurs when a peripheral nerve is compressed by surrounding tissue. Beyond carpal tunnel, it can affect nerves in the elbow, hip, pelvis, and foot.
Common symptoms
Localized pain with numbness or tingling
Burning or shooting sensations along the nerve's path
Weakness in the affected area
Symptoms provoked by specific positions or movements
What causes it
Compression from muscle, scar tissue, or anatomical narrowing
Injury or repetitive motion
Swelling from medical conditions
How Clearway can help
Your care begins with a careful evaluation - history, examination, and imaging review - to confirm the source of your pain. From there, your specialist builds a plan that may include targeted interventional procedures, physical therapy, and coordinated medication management.
Selective Nerve Blockpinpoints and treats the irritated nerve
Spinal Cord Stimulatorsfor severe, persistent nerve pain
Peripheral Nerve Stimulationtargets nerves outside the spine
This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.