• Compression of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
• This Nerve supplies sensation to the front and side of the thigh.

Symptoms:       

• Pain on outer thigh, which may extend down to the outer side of knee.
• Burning, Aching, Tingling, Stabbing/Numbness in the thigh.
• Symptoms on only one side of the body.
• Worse pain when thigh is touched lightly.
• Worse pain after walking/standing for long periods of time.
• Aching in the groin area that may spread to the buttock.

Causes:

• Lateral cutaneous nerve compressed/pinched.
• The nerve passes through groin under the enguina ligament. Increase the pressure on the groin including
• Tight clothing such as belts and corsets
• Obesity/weight gain
• Pregnancy
• Scar tissues near inguinal ligament due to injury/part surgery

Physiotherapy Treatment:

• Stretching and strengthening exercise for leg muscles.
• Ultrasound therapy.
• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
• Lungs exercise.
• Cat and cow exercise.
• Gluteal bridging.