How I Cured My Burning Thigh: Best Meralgia Paresthetica Exercise

[@jimsims-c7o]

look i have had burning and numbness in my skin on my thighs for over two years it almost drove me mad just a few days of doing this it is getting much better nothing has helped until this thank you for posting i have been to 2 drs i thought i would have to live with this

[@More4Life]

Glad to hear it has helped!

[@shecutz4513]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! This has helped me and stopped the pain when I am at work standing in 1 spot. I'm so happy about this relief.

[@More4Life]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kurt24x]

Literally took seconds to help me not 100% heald but good quick fix

[@More4Life]

@@Kurt24x glade it was helpful!

[@chean58]

Thanks for addressing this. I have dealt with this since my hysterectomy 15 yrs ago and when I mentioned it to the Doctor while still in the hospital, she said, oh that's normal. Never explained it and I thought it would go away. I deal with it most when I'm standing or walking for a long time. I will try your methods!

[@More4Life]

If you get it most when standing and walking, it could be from a back problem. Here's a video to address that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jHYaWLj9Z0a6c Or it could also be from muscles in your outer hip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmjPdoCtmbWDmKs Good luck!

[@bb-rt2bt]

I've been dealing with the burning thigh for years, maybe due to a hip replacement on that side. I've added 2 sets of exercises I found to my morning yoga routine, and they help, but I think this has made the most difference. At 71, I'm still sitting at the computer working from home all day. I've been surprised how much of the day I was spending bending forward. Thank you!!!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome!

[@olivemd]

Thanks. Instantly relieved my pain. Must remember this.

[@More4Life]

Glad it helped!

[@dwade1816]

Excellent information! Too the point and I'm a way that people with no medical background can understand! Thank you!!!!!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@c.p.cheung7834]

I try your method and it works. In addition, if I put my two hands on my inside thighs closer to my inside knees and gently push them outward to the two sides, I even feel more relaxed with my thigh pains. Thank you very much for your effective suggestions.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it helped!

[@montanaclayton4268]

Wow thank you so much! I have been looking at every video out there and this really worked!

[@More4Life]

@montanaclayton4268 you're welcome. Glad it helped!

[@xanderross2162]

Im a physical therapist ..Thank you so much It helps my meralgia Paresthetica

[@More4Life]

Glad it helped!

[@xanderross2162]

YOU ARE EXCELLENT!

[@mrdeeds2498]

I started a new job 3 weeks ago and now have had this for the past 2 weeks, I will try this and keep you updated on progress

[@Gracie.Paulina]

I have this to the left of my side; realizing that I was leaning to the left side while typing/computer work. Thank you so much!!!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome!

[@wolfc8755]

Thank you, I will definitely be trying ALL of your suggestions, and I hope it helps!! Thanks again!!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Good luck!

[@rnjan99]

Thanks for this. Helpful!

[@More4Life]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanmccollough3666]

The description fits me exactly. I will try your positioning suggestions. I sit in a wheelchair all day due to myscular dystrophy. I tend to sit forward to eat or do desk work. You mention other recommendations, but didnt get there in the video. Any more you can add?

[@ZiKaz00123]

I pulled my lower left back driving hips back with an RDL. Have pain in that spot and now I have nerve pain entrapment down the front of my thigh only. Sit to stand, a jumping jack .. sit ups all causing massive front left thigh pain and possible a disc is pressing on nerve. I WILL try these.

[@More4Life]

These may or may not help with that kind of pain. The L3 or L4 nerve roots from the lower back would be the ones to cause front of thigh pain. Unfortunately, I can't quite tell you exactly what to do for your pain without knowing more, but this video about herniated discs vs bulging discs may be of some help in figuring it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnYeGCbZ8mdmpo Good luck!

[@daneshabyron9720]

You cured my burning thigh issue, TYSMMM !!!!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it helped!

[@srw462]

Yes! It is definitely a hip flexor issue. Thanks again!

[@omorikayoko]

Yes I have been discovering the same things.. While driving I put my left leg (the one that hurts) in such a way that it's more externally rotated (knee further apart than hip width). I was playing around while walking a dog that landing on the outer part of my foot and externally rotating my knees helped, while squeezing gluteal muscles. I liked how you pulled yourself up after squeezing butt muscles, because, yes having anterior pelvic bias hurts more so I was kind of rounding my lower back. So far I still have groin pain and what seems to be hip bursitis as well. I wonder if I need to see a nerve compression specialist or adhesion release therapist.. in the meantime I try to do nerve floss, gluteal and SI joint exercises and go for a walk. Stress has a lot to do with it too though, certainly I have flare-ups when I'm under stress.

[@theadviser123]

Thank you so much for this. I've looked at other videos and most of them are on the floor or laying down and because I'm having other physical issues most of those really were not something I was keen on. This one is sitting, which is perfect. I would definitely be using it. And I hope it works as well for me as it did for you. Thank you!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome, and good luck!

[@Larkspur777]

The explanation on the sitting position and walking is great. Lots of exercise KZbin videos, which are great. But other than those 20 minutes of the day, it is the other 8-9 hours that probably reverses the exercises' benefit.

[@More4Life]

That more or less summarizes my practice philosophy... exercises are great and helpful, but what you do the other 23 hours of the day when you're not exercising matters more.

[@Larkspur777]

​@@More4Life Well thank you for putting this out. I understand a lot of what the exercises are supposed to do from your post.

[@typhusthetravler]

Bless you, thank you for this.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@linkdext]

I've had pain in the outside of my thigh when doing a knee extension or flexion movement, like sitting down or standing up from a chair. The harder my leg had to work, the more pain there was so doing a barbell squat or leg press caused quite a bit of pain. I'm not sure if I have Meralgia Paresthetica or not but the symptoms seem to line up. I'm going to give this a try and see if it helps. Thank you.

[@More4Life]

If it's mostly when doing knee flexion / extension or exerting your legs, it could also be an IT band issue. Here's a video with some tips for that problem as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6i1ea1tZpWbrac Good luck!

[@Eroenjin]

Thank-you, this actually helped! In my case I was able to press a spot in my pelvis which would shoot down nerve pain on my outer thigh. I tried massaging this but it didn't help. This stretching seems to have helped.

[@More4Life]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cuttothechasenews]

The best part of this video for me, is he is using my exact same office chair lol. Also, this is a great exercise and has helped me immensely

[@More4Life]

Glad it helped!

[@smac56]

Forget curing my Meralgia Parasthetica, I want to know how I can get biceps like that !!!

[@Conquertheeworld]

Sinthol

[@risvill3667]

When I stand from a sitting position my left thigh muscle has severe pain and I can’t bear weight on my left leg. Even the act of my leg straightening when get up to stand is painful. I have to put all of my weight on my right leg and my arms that are holding me up on the table until the pain goes away and I can straighten leg and able to bear weight on it. Sometimes I’m stuck like that for a couple of minutes before I can move. I have an appointment with the neurologist this Friday. I am a nurse who walks all day and I’m afraid to sit because it’s too painful to stand. So now my feet and hips hurt too. It’s debilitating. ☹️😔

[@More4Life]

Here's a video that addresses that very problem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZWycqiQaL14p9E Good luck!

[@jjsmama401]

Omg this is exactly what I’ve been experiencing!!!

[@More4Life]

Hopefully this helps. Good luck!

[@user-qd2oj1zb4i]

You mention your lateral femoral nerve (outer) and your inguinal ligament (inner). I get terrible extremely painful spasms/cramps in the inguinal ligament area. Can the opposite of those exercises help with that? I apply heat and sometimes a tens unit to help it to stop. Not sure if that's a good idea but at that point I'd do anything!!

[@More4Life]

You have to be careful with TENS in that area. This video might actually help that problem. Additionally other hip flexor stretches may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaXIiYhunNhgmK8

[@More4Life]

@@Marge-ji2ic you're welcome

[@lydiayorkie]

I've been walking as recommended (trying to place weight on outer edge of foot to activate the external rotator) and dang if this hasn't helped allevaite the issue. Thank you so much for this tip!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it helped!

[@uRealReels]

can you please explain where u put the weight? like, near toes, or heal, and on top, or bottm, or in a shoe??? i could sure use the help!

[@Kangroe]

What would you recommend to someone who gets really bad, sharp pain on the outer thigh when standing, and it only relieves when sitting down?

[@More4Life]

Here are a few videos that may help: How to stand longer without pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp2TpaKgnLyii8k Spinal stenosis and walking problems: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jHYaWLj9Z0a6c Fix outer hip pain when walking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmjPdoCtmbWDmKs

[@Kangroe]

@@More4Life appreciate it, thank you.

[@Janetjones.]

I might have this i had ankle surgery last week on the outside of thigh i have a massive explosive of nerve pain which literally makes you scream out in agony burning tingling then the unbearable pain then takes ages to get your breath back so debilitating 😢

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you find a solution.

[@edd11uw]

My trigger is when i lie down in bed and leg is straight. I tried this approach for 30 second holds throughout the day. No numbness and tingling last night.

[@More4Life]

Glad you had some initial success. Good luck!

[@joycetornero3640]

Does this also help a shaky leg

[@More4Life]

It likely will not increase leg strength. However, here's a video about things to do for weak, shaky legs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnPloujppaHp6s

[@amaka8086]

Just subscribed! Thanks

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Thanks for subscribing!

[@maritzagonzalez1669]

Thank you

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@uRealReels]

this works great when im doing it, but when i relax... the pain comes back with a vengange. is there any way to stretch the tfl, etc... and maybe even realign the back?

[@More4Life]

Here's an [older] video that shows how to stretch it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6i1ea1tZpWbracsi=qLGrMJKIlenP56JQ The video quality isn't very good, but the information is still good. Stay tuned... there's a new video on that topic coming out this weekend.

[@farzanaalam2154]

Thank you so much

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@Lifewithbrittneyyy]

My Doctor thinks I have this! I’m overweight. And my outer thigh will go numb when I’m standing. Though walking and being more active seems to help?

[@sharifskijr.1257]

Much appreciated

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@morganbelhumeur8281]

What if it’s the inner thigh burning and tingling? I see your chart but my pain shows in the blue area nerve. Would this be a different name and would I do the same or different exercises. Thanks

[@More4Life]

The inner thigh is innervated by the obturator nerve, which comes from the L2, L3, and L4 nerves in the lower back. Here's a video about inner thigh pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z53PpH5_fNKLb5I

[@uRealReels]

@@More4Life what if i get pain on inner, outer, and middle parts, all the way down to my knee?

[@More4Life]

@@uRealReels Here's a video that covers all of them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJusfqeorL6hq8U

[@undisgraziato]

I woke up from a triple bypass with my left thigh being numb. That was a month ago, no improvement.

[@More4Life]

If they did a cardiac catheterization, they go in through the femoral artery which is near the femoral nerve. Occasionally that can irritate the femoral nerve. Sensation may come back eventually, but unfortunately only time will tell.

[@ehabtuffaha7613]

I have electric shock burning pain but in my inner thigh. my life is really miserable. do you know the reason and what shall i do for that ?

[@More4Life]

The obturator nerve coming from the L2, L3, and L4 nerve roots innervates the inner thigh. I can't tell you what to do for it because I don't know the specifics of your problem, but hopefully that gets you pointed in the right direction. See a healthcare professional in your area. In the meantime, here's a video about possible causes of inner thigh pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z53PpH5_fNKLb5I

[@cristinacruz1600]

I had back surgery from L1-L5 and still have that right thigh burning pain and numbness three surgeries and this Dr can’t fix it please help more then 3 years

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that. After 3 years, there is the possibility that there's some permanent nerve damage that can't be fixed at this point. However, if you've had 3 back surgeries from L1-L5, it might also be wise to see if the burning is coming from somewhere else rather the the lower back... such as a peripheral nerve. Good luck!

[@TheKing-19]

since sitting on chair is unavoidable how do we reduce the pain like should we sit on cushions etc?

[@More4Life]

It depends to some extent on the specific cause of the issue, but the tips to relieve burning in thigh when sitting at 4:00 may give you some ideas to get started.

[@TheKing-19]

@@More4Life recently developed no pain in standing or walking.

[@More4Life]

@@TheKing-19 that's what I experienced as well. Good luck

[@harneetkaur533]

I m having burning sensation in my right thigh while sitting But when i stand same get eliminated pls suggest

[@More4Life]

That's actually what this video is for.

[@Jasmine-qc4st]

I had that shooting pain ,burning sensation and stiff on my right thigh even worst after I stand 3-4 hrs I got few times of steroid injection but only temporary 😢

[@deadraider420]

Mine is above my left knee. Feels like my veins crawl and bam. Sting and burning. If used to feel asleep now it shoots random pain . This exercise work or is there another ?

[@More4Life]

I would advise getting it checked out by a healthcare professional who can examine you in person to find out what's causing it and how to treat it.

[@joshuafreeman6720]

Both legs for 4 years now, but when I'm laying on my back so sleep sucks.. standing causes them to flare to bit sitting relieves it. Gets so numb a single touch hurts so bad. Neurologist told me there's no fixing it. 😂

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that. 4 years is a long time. I can't say to what extent these will help (or if at all), but here are 2 videos about: Sleeping positions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opqUf5-Emt2Wf5o How to stand longer without pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp2TpaKgnLyii8k

[@uRealReels]

yeah, sleepin on back helps. have u let ur head droop off the bed to get more arch?

[@mrxman581]

Is there a cure?

[@More4Life]

There are many different causes. If it's from a nerve compression, then yes. If it's from diabetes, getting blood sugar under control can help. The neve is really close to the hip joint, and I have seen people who have had it injured during a total hip replacement, and in that case, the damage can be permanent.

[@mrxman581]

​@@More4Lifethanks for the clarification.

[@More4Life]

@@mrxman581 you're welcome

[@melissaford7414]

I am pretty sure this started after a ruptured bakers cyst in my right knee. I couldn't use it well for nearly 4 years and it threw everything out of alignment. Will try this. It's so bad that when my pants barely touch my thigh I want to cey.

[@uRealReels]

@@melissaford7414 try suspenders

[@ava16-b9z]

When I do that I have outer knee pain on my left side

[@uRealReels]

me too... any luck?

[@srw462]

Sitting doesn’t kick mine up- hiking and standing does.

[@More4Life]

Everyone has different triggers. Here's a video that may help with standing longer without pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp2TpaKgnLyii8k And one about walking up and down hills (i.e. when hiking): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKQYauilNx6mLs

[@srw462]

Thanks!

[@srw462]

Well…after watching those videos, that’s not what I need. It’s my MP- not pain. I just get really numb when walking/hiking long distances or standing for long periods. It’s never stopped me, it’s just really annoying.

[@More4Life]

@@srw462 the first one on standing still might help with the numbness (not pain) when standing for long periods. This one may be better for the walking if the MP is back related (L2-L3 radiculopathy) or entrapment in the hip flexors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jHYaWLj9Z0a6c

[@denisemurray149]

I started with this pain about a year ago, but it was a small area just above the ankle on the lower calf. Rheumatologist checked for a blood clot and found none. Felt around my knee and said it was a baker’s cyst. Didn’t explain further because our time was up. Said it would go away on its own. It hasn’t. Now I have the pain in the inside and outside of that thigh along with the calf. I’m pretty sure it’s nerve related because a felt twinges of a nerve several nights for a few months. It stopped twinging, but left the pain. Any videos or thoughts on what I can do for relief?

[@bruceduncan9532]

Ok, am I the only one that describes my pain as 10plus plus nothing in my life has ever been as painful and as prolonged then this never ever ever!!!!!!!! This would be great advise and a gun to the head! 😂

[@jordancarrillo5744]

Just the simple idea of flexing my ass when the pain arises has taken my pain down from a 5 to a 3 over 5 minutes. It’s been brutal end of shift for me this last week. I have some hope.

[@More4Life]

Glad it helped

[@uRealReels]

try to flex it while stretching , like doing lunges

[@zptro6316]

maybe take it easy on the roids