Exercises To Reduce Meralgia Paresthetica Pain

2. Side Planks

Side plank is one variation that requires significant core strength to prevent the hips from touching the floor. In this exercise, the person holds their body sideways, supporting themselves with their elbow and the side of their foot. Side planks primarily work the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, various gluteus muscles, and the adductor muscles of the hip. Bending the knees can lower the overall effort necessary for the plank and alleviate some of the force on the lateral cutaneous nerve, reducing meralgia paresthetica pain.