Meralgia paresthetica is a condition where the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) is compressed, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and burning on the outer side of the front of the thigh. We learn in PT school about this as a condition that happens a lot to people who wear heavy belts - like a contractor or police officer. The pressure from the belt compresses on the nerve as it passes over the top of the pelvis. Meralgia paresthetica can also happen in pregnancy! How do I know if I have...

Back and pelvic pain during pregnancy is wildly common - some research has found up to 80% of people will experience back pain during pregnancy at some point. While it is super common, it doesn’t have to be your experience. Back pain in pregnancy can impact sleep, daily life, and even lead to taking time off work. In this blog I will outline some of the most common questions I hear from patients dealing with back and pelvis pain during pregnancy. There is technically a difference between the...

Working as a physical therapist and in the sports world, I hear of athletes focusing on their sport with hopes and dreams of getting a...