The Injury Hub
Numbness: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.
Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of numbness.
The Injury Hub: Numbness
What is numbness?
Numbness or lack of sensation is generally caused by pressure on a nerve but there are many other possible reasons for this problem. Once pressure is taken off the nerve, functioning normally resumes. A more severe case is when nerves are pinched by boned or other tissues, which can make it a medical emergency.
The occasional bout of numbness is a harmless event. However, chronic numbness can be symptomatic of some other underlying disorders such as Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Migraines etc. So if you are experiencing this sensation frequently it would be wise to get it checked out soon.
How We Can Help.
Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.
Learn about common numbness symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.
Symptoms Numbness
Numbness, tingling and pins and needles are abnormal sensations that may occur anywhere in the body. They are often felt in fingers, hands, feet, arms and legs. There are several different causes for experiencing such abnormal sensations. Injury to a nerve in your neck may cause feelings of numbness anywhere along your arm or hand, whereas, an injury in the lower back region can cause numbness or tingling in your legs.
Abnormal levels of calcium, potassium or sodium in your body
Radiation therapy
Stroke
Underactive thyroid
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Other causes of numbness are:
Herniated disc
Pressure on peripheral nerves
Shingles
Lack of blood supply
Lack of Vitamin D
Numbness Treatment With Physiotherapy
Treatment depends on the cause of your numbness. Our team of highly skilled Physiotherapists will examine you, carrying out a detailed assessment to determine the cause of your symptoms.
Diagnosis of a nerve injury is made by taking a detailed history and carrying out a comprehensive objective examination. Depending on the findings, our physiotherapists may recommend Electromyography (EMG), a nerve conduction test to confirm the presence of a pinched nerve and to determine the extent of the nerve injury.
A nerve pinched by bone or some other tissue will need Physiotherapy treatment to allow full nerve functioning to resume. Nerve compressions can be extremely problematic if left untreated. It is therefore vital that you seek advice from a trained medical professional as early intervention is key to full return of function.
Our Expertise
Our Physiotherapists have a great deal of specific clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of nerve related injuries.
They will use a variety of evidence based therapies and treatments to help reduce your numbness, improve your sensation and get you back functioning fully as soon as possible.
All our Chartered Physiotherapists are university trained as are fully insured so you know that you and your family are in safe hands.
Our patient’s health journeys
How Much Does It Cost?
Please refer to our individual clinic location pages for pricing information.
What Are Your Clinic Hours?
Monday – Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed
*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics
Where Is This Service Available?
This service is available in any of our nationwide clinics.
Am I Covered By Health Insurance?
We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.
How Do I Contact You?
Our Patient Services team is available to help you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Call Us: 01 611 1740
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