4 PRESSURE POINTS You NEED To Try for LOWER LEG NEUROPATHY| Doc Cherry

Some of you are asking whether it's really okay to massage your lower leg if you have cramps. numbness, tingling, and needle-like sensations caused by nerve damage. The answer is yes in the majority of cases. In fact, in this video, I will share with you four important pressure points in the lower leg. which had been proven by clinical studies to effectively reduce both the intensity and the frequency of aching, burning sensation, numbness, and even allodynia or hypersensitivity to touch caused by nerve damage. Stay with me until the end. I will teach you a bonus pressure point if you feel burning and numbness in your foot and want to know whether these natural techniques are for you. Hi, this is again Doc Sherry, Doctor of Physical Therapy, teaching you practical health and home exercise programs that you can definitely benefit from. With the aim of helping you manage neuropathy symptoms as naturally as possible, I will be sharing with you these four specific pressure points. Pain management for neuropathy can be Challenging. You might be prescribed several medications depending on the severity of your symptoms. and these medications can range from over-the-counter pain relievers, opioids, and even antidepressants just for one goal in mind, to relieve neuropathy symptoms. However, I have also shared with you that long-term use of these medications can actually have side effects in your body. Here are the four specific pressure points that have been proven in clinical research and have helped patients reduce their use of oral pain relievers. Feel free to use any type the spot on the inner side of your wrist, just below the base of your thumb. Apply gentle pressure with your finger for about 30 seconds, then release. Repeat this motion three times. This pressure point is known as the "Inner Gate" point, and it's believed to help relieve stress and calm the mind. A bony bump on the outer part of your leg. That is actually your fibula, which is the smaller bone. in your lower leg. Now, I want you to move slightly inward until you feel a small hollow or depression in this area. Using your thumb or your index finger, I want you to apply moderate pressure kneading or circular motions in this area. Massaging this area can actually help release endorphins, your body's natural pain relievers, which will help you cope with the pain naturally. This techniques have also been helpful in reducing numbness and even in patients who have swelling in your knee. Now, for our second pressure point, I want you to locate your shin bone or your tibia, which is actually the larger bone in your lower leg. Now, this time, I want you to check your kneecap. And from the bottom of your kneecap, I want you to measure at least four finger widths Below. Then try to palpate and try to touch, try to feel a small hollow or depression in that area. That is actually a muscle. And using your index finger or thumb, I want you to apply firm circular movements. a kneading motion in this area. This area here is called the master point of the lower leg. and these can help relieve numbness naturally. For our third pressure point, it is helpful for people who always experience cramps because it will really target the lower back muscles legs, specifically your gastrocnemius muscle. Now, to do this, I want you to locate your ankle bone. Then, using four finger widths again, try to measure above. You can feel a small hollow or depression. in that area. Try to perform a circular or kneading motion in that area for 30 seconds. It will help relieve muscle cramps, which is also a very common symptom of lower limb neuropathy. Some of the symptoms that patients experience with lower leg numbness include pain that is aggravated In long-distance walking, stimulating and massaging this area here would be truly beneficial. Now, for the last pressure point, this is helpful for patients who experience Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy or numbness is a side effect of chemotherapy treatment. To do this, locate the base of your big toe, and then try to move downward. until you feel the hollow or depression in that area. Using your thumb and your index finger, I want you to stimulate and massage that area for 30 seconds. Before we continue about the pressure point that can help you if you feel a burning sensation and numbness in your foot and to help you determine whether these techniques are right for you or not, at this point, I would like to ask a a small favor from you, please click the like button below if you think this video is helpful or any videos on our channel. Also, if you haven't subscribed yet, please don't forget To click the subscribe and bell buttons below so you'll be updated with our weekly health videos. Now, a burning sensation and numbness in the foot are common complaints among patients who have neuropathy and to help you with that, I want you to stimulate and massage the center of the sole of your foot. Massaging and kneading this area here will ensure better blood circulation, which is very much needed for healing to take place. Now, mind you, nerve healing can be challenging. especially in areas of the body that are distal or farthest from the heart, such as your foot. Stimulating this area would mean better chances of recovery for you. These are natural techniques. that have helped patients reduce their use of oral pain relievers. Do it consistently. You You can do it two to three times a week at any time of the day, but these techniques are not for you. if you are currently experiencing redness, swelling, and discoloration in your lower leg, especially if you have undergone surgery, as these can be symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and it can be fatal once the thrombus formation becomes dislodged in the lungs. You are not to massage. that area unless you are cleared by your doctor. Also, do not perform these techniques if you are currently pregnant because some of these pressure points can actually stimulate labor. That's it for this video. I hope you found this video helpful. If you want to know about the seeds you can easily incorporate into your diet to help manage neuropathy symptoms naturally I have a video here. Take a look at it. It will be of great help to you. If you want to know about the four Symptoms of sciatica that you should never take for granted—I also have a video here. Check it out. It will greatly guide you. Thank you very much for watching. This is Doc Sherry again. Stay safe. Stay happy and healthy. God bless you.