Neuritis

Neuritis is the inflammation of a nerve or group of nerves. This differs from neuralgia which is pain along the course of the nerve pathway or neuropathy which is a disease of the nerve that causes altered sensation or function.

Contributing factors

Infections – eg. Herpes & shingles
Physical Injury
Underlying conditions – Diabetes, Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, alcoholism
Certain medications

Neuritis Treatments

RICE- rest, ice, compression & elevation
Activity modification or reduction
Soft tissue massage & stretching exercise
If biomechanics is a contributory cause- orthotics may be considered.
Non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drug ( Nurofen etc)

What can you do?

Reduce or modify current activities
Gradually resume normal activity as symptoms resolve
Ice after training/ activity 15 minutes on , 2 hours off, 15 minutes on
Footwear assessment – it may be time for a new pair
Stretch your lower leg muscles – but not to the point that it causes pain

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