How I Cured My Burning Thigh: Best Meralgia Paresthetica Exercise

Do you get burning pain in your thigh? If so, you may have a condition known as meralgia paresthetica. I recently experienced this myself, and I found one excellent meralgia paresthetica exercise to help relieve the burning pain in my thigh.
In this video, you'll learn:
0:00 What is meralgia paresthetica?
1:22 What causes burning in the thigh above knee?
2:14 The best meralgia paresthetica exercise (from my own experience)
4:00 Tips to relieve burning in thigh when sitting
4:35 Tips to relieve burning in thigh when standing and walking
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  • @user-mc6rd6nx6z
    @user-mc6rd6nx6z12 күн бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    11 күн бұрын

    Glad to hear it has helped!

  • @smac56
    @smac56Ай бұрын

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

  • @bb-rt2bt
    @bb-rt2bt21 күн бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    21 күн бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @cuttothechasenews
    @cuttothechasenews10 күн бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    10 күн бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @shecutz4513
    @shecutz45132 ай бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @kurtnbillie1945

    @kurtnbillie1945

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    Ай бұрын

    @@kurtnbillie1945 glade it was helpful!

  • @theadviser123
    @theadviser12310 күн бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    10 күн бұрын

    You're welcome, and good luck!

  • @chean58
    @chean582 ай бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    2 ай бұрын

    If you get it most when standing and walking, it could be from a back problem. Here's a video to address that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4uYktSOitSnZag.html Or it could also be from muscles in your outer hip: kzread.info/dash/bejne/omugp6-wlLO2kqw.html Good luck!

  • @rnjan9
    @rnjan9Ай бұрын

    Thanks for this. Helpful!

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    Ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @dwade1816
    @dwade1816Ай бұрын

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

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    Ай бұрын

    You're welcome.

  • @olivemd
    @olivemdАй бұрын

    Thanks. Instantly relieved my pain. Must remember this.

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    Ай бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @c.p.cheung7834
    @c.p.cheung78342 ай бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    2 ай бұрын

    You're welcome. Glad it helped!

  • @sharifskijr.1257
    @sharifskijr.125729 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    29 күн бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @ZAKAT00123
    @ZAKAT00123Ай бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    Ай бұрын

    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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZypqY-eYsfQlJs.html Good luck!

  • @TheXone7
    @TheXone73 ай бұрын

    When I sleep on my back and suddenly I want to turn to my left side during sleep, I get extremely painful stabbing electricity cramp (if regular cramp pain is 4/10, this is 10/10 pain) to my right side of right thigh. I am quite a tough guy, but I almost cry each time it happens. It does not happen if I sleep on any of my sides nor during the day. It started 5 years ago just by sometimes feeling a tingling or electricity in that thigh, but now it's the worst. I workout with trainer three days a week, have active lifestyle. It happens either on soft or hard mattresses. Thank you for this video, will try if it helps me. God bless you!

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    3 ай бұрын

    If it only happens when you're on your back, you might try sleeping with a pillow under your knees. That helps keep your lower back in a neutral position and can take tension off of your hip flexors if they're tight. Here's another video about rolling over in bed that may help as well. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaeCm7ycdNmnadY.html Good luck!

  • @TheXone7

    @TheXone7

    3 ай бұрын

    @@More4Life Thank you very much, this is truly appreciated. Will take a look at the video and try the pillow method 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheXone7 you're welcome. Good luck!

  • @linkdext
    @linkdext2 ай бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    2 ай бұрын

    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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6uGqtxwYZPOp6g.html Good luck!

  • @Janetjones.
    @Janetjones.Ай бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    Ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear that. Hope you find a solution.

  • @user-qd2oj1zb4i
    @user-qd2oj1zb4i4 ай бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    4 ай бұрын

    You have to be careful with TENS in that area. This video might actually help that problem. Additionally other hip flexor stretches may help. kzread.info/dash/bejne/faiZurdxl9aTkrA.html

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Marge-ji2ic you're welcome

  • @risvill3667
    @risvill3667Ай бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    Ай бұрын

    Here's a video that addresses that very problem. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZiDo9eTY7urodI.html Good luck!

  • @joshuafreeman6720
    @joshuafreeman672021 күн бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    21 күн бұрын

    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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/np1lsM6HldvJeZs.html How to stand longer without pain: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqBk1tGjl7rVhco.html

  • @undisgraziato
    @undisgraziato2 ай бұрын

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

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    2 ай бұрын

    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
    @ehabtuffaha761321 күн бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    21 күн бұрын

    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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6Cg1a2Cd9C-aZM.html

  • @joycetornero3640
    @joycetornero3640Ай бұрын

    Does this also help a shaky leg

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    Ай бұрын

    It likely will not increase leg strength. However, here's a video about things to do for weak, shaky legs: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHygx7qmoZS6oaw.html

  • @TheKing-19
    @TheKing-192 ай бұрын

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

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    2 ай бұрын

    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

    @TheKing-19

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @harneetkaur533
    @harneetkaur533Ай бұрын

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

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    10 күн бұрын

    That's actually what this video is for.

  • @jordancarrillo5744
    @jordancarrillo574412 күн бұрын

    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

    @More4Life

    12 күн бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @mrxman581
    @mrxman5814 ай бұрын

    Is there a cure?

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    @mrxman581

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@More4Lifethanks for the clarification.

  • @More4Life

    @More4Life

    4 ай бұрын

    @@mrxman581 you're welcome

  • @melissaford7414

    @melissaford7414

    Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @zptro6316
    @zptro6316Ай бұрын

    maybe take it easy on the roids