The Injury Hub

Pins & Needles: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.

Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of pins & needles.

The Injury Hub: Pins & Needles

What is pins and needles?

Pins and Needles’ (paraesthesia) is a sensation of uncomfortable tingling or prickling, usually felt in the hands or feet but can affect any part of the body. The affected area is sometimes said to have ‘fallen asleep’. A common cause is leaning or lying awkwardly on a limb, which either presses against the nerves or reduces the blood supply to the local area. Changing position quickly restores normal feeling.

Any numbness is soon replaced by the tingling and prickling sensation, as the nerves start sending messages again to the brain and spinal cord. In some cases, pins and needles are caused by nerve damage or certain disorders of the central nervous system.

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How We Can Help.

Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.

Learn about common pins and needles symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.

Pins and needles is an abnormal sensation that may occur anywhere in the body. It is often felt in fingers, hands, feet, arms and legs. There are several different causes for experiencing such an abnormal sensation.

Injury to a nerve in your neck may cause Pins and Needles anywhere along your arm or hand, whereas, an injury in the lower back region can cause them in your legs.

The occasional bout of pins and needles is a harmless event. However, chronic pins and needles can be symptomatic of some other underlying disorder.

Treatment depends on the cause of your Pins and Needles. 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.

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 physiotherapist will be able to provide you with a treatment plan that can address the underlying cause or just importantly refer you on should the pathology be of a more serious nature.

All our Chartered Physiotherapists are university trained and are fully insured so you know that you and your family are in safe hands.

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I met with Lisa on three occasions in relation to my hamstring and she was absolutely amazing! So easy to chat to and super informative. You need to book at least a week or two in advance to get a spot with her and it's no surprise. She's absolutely fantastic! He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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I went to Olga for 4 or 5 weeks before the marathon this year for hip pain. I was contemplating not running as my long run training had become so painful on the hip. Olga treated with dry needling and massage and over 2 sessions, I saw a big difference. I continued a weekly session to keep me loose and followed her exercise plan. I completed the marathon with no hip issues and felt like my recovery after was a lot faster than previous years.
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Myself and my mother attended Craig for 3 sessions - he is expert at what he does, so understanding, gentle and kind. Great personality and a really skilled physio. Would recommend him absolutly without reservation.He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Patrick M
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I had a painful trapped nerve in my neck which caused pain together with pins and needles running into my arm and hand. I attended Mohammed twice over a period of two weeks. It completely resolved after second appointment. Mohammed is an expert professional at what he does. I would highly recommend his services. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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I can only recommend Dr. Muhammed Sohail. I’ve been to many physio consultants and he’s been the very best so far: dry needling has improved my IT band issues so much over two sessions including my knee pain. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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