Peroneal Nerve Entrapment - MSR Peroneal Nerve Release

Peroneal Nerve Release - Peroneal Nerve Entrapment is the most common peripheral nerve injury of the lower extremity. Most peroneal nerve injuries occur at the region of the fibular head (common peroneal nerve).

Trauma or compression is a common underlying cause of entrapment of the superficial and deep peroneal nerves. Recurrent ankle sprains or continued kneeling or squatting can increase the incidence of injury. The deep peroneal nerve is most commonly compressed at the ankle under the extensor retinaculum (anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome).

MOTION SPECIFIC RELEASE
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Peroneal Nerve Release

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[jonathanstanley]

Just came across your video … I’m a Podiatrist in the UK and have a patient with foot drop following what I believed was entrapment of the CPN in pop fossa, tried this technique and guess what ! Sensory and motor function immediately returned with full ROM of ankle movement, neuro deficit in SPN and DPN gone !!!
Many thanks from myself and my patient.

[chrisgoldfitness]

My peroneal nerve was trapped for weeks your video help me untrap it on my own lol thanks no more numb foot 😂

[jcollins]

Been dealing with this nerve pain on the side of my knee for 2 years now. Went to the DR and he suggested arthroscopic surgery for maybe a torn meniscus. We did the surgery and no tear or anything like that, just a slight plica issue he cleaned up. Was doing physical therapy and still was feeling that same nerve pain. Almost like a jolt/shock/stabbing pain on the side of my knee. So, I decided to just do my own research and came across your nerve videos. Did the workouts and they helped ease that issue up alot. A few days after doing the exercise I came across this video. I performed it basically on myself and instantly that jolt/shock pain was almost gone completely. I'm on day 3 after doing this exercise and no more nerve like pain. I know you can't give me any info regarding my situation without actually doing an examination but, with patients you've treated has anyone ever almost been pain free instantly? Also, if they have is this a issue you think would come back on them or is it something you can fully heal from? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. Truly changed my life!

[bartledoo]

Long story short, I've been in constant pain for 15 years. I had an injury in school one day standing up while crossed legged and ended up destroying my knee. Well, I'm 31 now, and various circumstances in my life have kept me from being able to receive any medical care, though I have tried. I just discovered this nerve injury while symptom hunting on google for the millionth time... I wish I knew about this so long ago. Thanks for posting this video and giving me the ability to deal with my symptoms instead of searching in the dark perpetually!

[Margarita-tmei]

🌺Wow! 👍😊just what I needed 7 mo ago.. but just came accross this video! 8 mo Post meniscus amd ACL surgery with the trapped peroneal nerve no surgeon or physical therapists helped. My surgeon said he has never heard of this. But i did my research and finally after EMG, neuropathy at the bicep’s short head of the nerve at the short-head was confirmed. I was taking Rhodiola Rosea and GABA along with Alpha linoleic acid for 6 months, but as soon as I stop, the pain comes back even on the other side of my body anywhere. I am scheduled for the nerve release surgery in a month, but I am afraid it might not help and will try to do those exercises. Thank you so much!❤🙏💕

[saewii]

This really works! Such a relief after a day of horrible pain. Thank you for sharing this exercise!

[whosentyou]

I will use this technique with a patient tmrw, I’m looking forward to the result. ❤️

[packets]

Oh my goodness, will try this! Terrible burning pain around my fibular head/all round knee, stopping me running which I love. Will try! Thank you! Sprained ankle on the same side and making fib head pain worse, hope this works! 😊

[jw]

How can we release this nerve ourselves? Great video but not for those who don’t have a person to help release this nerve.

[janetizzo]

Six weeks ago I had a total knee replacement which caused drop foot and peroneal nerve trauma. I have done 6 weeks of PT and they told me there was nothing to do but wait and with time it would recover!? This is the first thing I have seen for it..I hope it works!!!

[Anna_Krol]

How many treatments are needed?
Thank you.

[rachonlepatron]

Hi doctor, can this nerve entrapment be responsible for electric shooting pain on top of the foot? Thanks

[texasreaper]

where would you seek this treatment? I'm in Houston, Tx

[granadashealingtouch]

Thanks Dr. Abelson, great content. Seems to be a good routine for restrictive holding patterns in those areas.

[delmiranda]

Where are you located. It’s been two years now suffering for Peroneal nerve trap on my left leg. I will travel to your place to get treated.

[gimrytg]

Please, can you advise if this works also for Foot Drop. Thank you

[mihaelabanica]

Hi, very interesting aproach!
I am curios how can be felt and what would be the outcome for a a person who really have problems in the area!

[jcline]

I had a TIA and have some damage to the basal ganglia in the lower brain. A couple of months into recovery I have had a "spasm" of the small toes that curl on their own and my big toe goes upward. I have pressure at the front of my ankle and it's hard to lift the front of my foot at all. I am really just freelancing trying to find relief and normal use of my left foot again. I am 35 years old and would like to be my normal, active self again.

[jahangirahmed]

brain abelson I have foot drop from 1month 17 days due to injection insert on my mscke and block peroneal nerve and anterior muscle doesn't work properly
please guide me what can I do

[keepXonXrockin]

I have pain in exactly those spots (where you first press, but mostly where the fibular head is) - however, it's usually brought on by sitting, ever since I herniated a disc (since healed). It's been really getting me down that I was essentially very lucky healing the big herniation without surgery, but now I have this little thing I can't get rid of.