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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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Yet, meralgia paresthetica is frequently overlooked by healthcare providers - often mistaken for lumbar radiculopathy, muscular strain, or dermatologic issues. 51) Differential Diagnosis Clinical Differentiator L2-L3 radiculopathy Lumbar symptoms, provoked by lumbar testing, possible motor or reflex loss. 2011 Oct 18;77(16):1538-42.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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1) However, radiculopathies originating above L4 necessitate alternative nerve tension tests. Reproducing radicular symptoms in the 30-70 degree range suggests involvement of the L4/5 or L5/S1 nerve roots from radiculopathy or dural irritation. Reproduction of lower extremity complaints suggests radiculopathy or dural tension.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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2011 Feb 1;3(2):105-10. Effect of cervical traction on cervicogenic headache in patients with cervical radiculopathy: a preliminary randomized controlled trial. 2004 Oct 1;29(19):2108-14. Domenech MA, Sizer PS, Dedrick GS, McGalliard MK, Brismee JM. The deep neck flexor endurance test: normative data scores in healthy adults.

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