Pain, burning and numbness in your outer thigh are common symptoms of meralgia paresthetica. (Photo credit: iStock/Getty Images) Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that causes numbness, pain, or a ...

Meralgia paresthetica (Bernhardt-Roth syndrome) is a neurological condition causing numbness, tingling, and sometimes pain in the outer thigh. This results from nerve compression and is usually not ...

Also called Bernhardt-Roth syndrome, meralgia paresthetica is caused by compression or pinching of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. This nerve supplies sensation to the skin surface of your thigh.

A TENS machine is small -- about the size of an iPad mini. It’s connected to a series of electrodes, which are put on your skin to deliver a low-voltage electrical charge. The electrical pulses ...

If you suffer from chronic pain or want to treat acute pain drug-free, you may find the relief you need from a TENS unit. Using a process called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, TENS units ...

Many brands offer transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units that can help reduce pain. They are suitable for people with sciatica, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. However, they may not be ...

This week we are going discuss another obscure nerve compression syndrome, this time of the leg—meralgia paresthetica. Meralgia paresthetica is also known as lateral femoral cutaneous nerve ...

Abdominal stretches, standing muscle stretches, hip exercises, and lunges may help reduce pressure on a compressed nerve, easing the symptoms of meralgia paresthetica. Meralgia paresthetica involves ...

Which TENS units are best? There are many options available for pain control and relief. While pain pills, supplements, massage and other medical interventions may be helpful, many people are trying ...