Lateral Thigh Pain: Effective Alternatives to Foam Rolling.

TREATMENT of peripheral neuropathy; STRETCH (Physiology); MASSAGE therapy; PERIPHERAL neuropathy; RISK assessment; ROTATIONAL motion; PATIENT-professional relations; ADDUCTION; PAIN management; PATIENT positioning; HEALTH self-care; DISEASE risk factors

The article offers insights for massage therapists on effective alternatives to foam rolling to address lateral thigh pain. Topics discussed include the tendency of foam rolling to provide temporary relief for clients with meralgia paresthetica, aim of the alternatives to relieve compression on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, and possible incorporation of the self-care variations into exercise preparation or recovery.