Nerve-entrapment
syndromes of the lower extremity are not as common as those in
the upper extremity. Consequently, several of these peripheral
compression pathologies may be mistaken for more frequently occurring
conditions, such as herniated discs in the lumbar region. Awareness
of these problems is important to accurately identify the nature
of the client’s condition. One such nerve-compression pathology
is tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS). It is not as common as carpal
tunnel syndrome, and many consider it relatively rare. However,
identification of its possible presence is important as inappropriate
massage techniques may aggravate the condition.
Nerve-entrapment
syndromes of the lower extremity are not as common as those in
the upper extremity. Consequently, several of these peripheral
compression pathologies may be mistaken for more frequently occurring
conditions, such as herniated discs in the lumbar region. Awareness
of these problems is important to accurately identify the nature
of the client’s condition. One such nerve-compression pathology
is tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS). It is not as common as carpal
tunnel syndrome, and many consider it relatively rare. However,
identification of its possible presence is important as inappropriate
massage techniques may aggravate the condition.