The pattern and side
Specify painful, numb or sensitive areas without limiting yourself to the word “sciatica”.
TAGMED CLINIC · MONTREAL
Femoral Neuralgia Treatment in Montreal.
Pain at the front of the thigh.
Clarify where it may come from.
For femoral neuralgia in Montreal, prepare for your consultation in Mont-Royal by describing the thigh pain pattern, sensations and effect on walking.
1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal
Tuesday and Thursday · by appointment
Tuesday and Thursday · by appointment
Your situation comes first.Assessment · options · follow-up
A care journey that begins with you.
Individualized assessment Options explained Functional goals01 / UNDERSTAND
The front of the thigh: a pattern to explore.
Femoral neuralgia may be related to irritation of the upper lumbar nerve roots, particularly L3 or L4. Pain is often at the front of the thigh and may reach the knee.
Stairs and walking
Describe the difficulty and any new feeling of weakness or a knee that gives way.
The hip and knee
Pain in this area may have origins other than a lumbar nerve root.
Useful distinctions
Femoral neuralgia and sciatica generally do not follow the same pattern. The examination must also consider local hip or knee problems or other nerves.
YOUR CONSULTATION IN MONTREAL
A useful resource for Montreal / Mont-Royal.
For your visit in Mont-Royal, mentally trace the pattern from the back or groin to the knee and note what happens on stairs. New weakness should lead to prompt medical advice without waiting for a routine care appointment.
An approach based on your clinical profile
02 / EXPLORE THE OPTIONS
Spinal decompression: a discussion based on your clinical profile.
The choice of care begins with your history, current signs and symptoms, and goals. A condition mentioned in a report does not dictate a treatment method.
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Clarify your situation
Specify the areas that are painful, numb or sensitive, without limiting your description to the word “sciatica”. Existing examination results and previous care add to the discussion.
- 2
Discuss options and precautions
Non-surgical spinal decompression, adapted exercise, targeted osteopathic care or medical referral: relevant options are explained according to your situation and the limitations of each.
- 3
Track specific changes
Observe walking and a chosen activity while monitoring changes in strength and sensation.
Suitability, limitations and other options
Before discussing decompression, a possible lumbar origin must first be clarified. Thigh pain alone is not enough to determine suitability. Spinal decompression uses motorized traction; results vary and no individual benefit can be guaranteed. NICE advises against traction for low back pain with or without sciatica. This recommendation, the uncertainties and the alternatives must be explained. Read the NICE guidelines.
03 / PREPARE FOR MY VISIT
Your first visit,
with a clearer mind.
A few details are enough to make the discussion more precise. Check what you have prepared, then print your checklist if you wish.
Sylvain Desforges
docteur en ostéopathie
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My preparation checklist
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TAGMED Clinic · 1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal · 1 (877) 672-9060
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YOUR CLINIC
Montreal.
Mont-Royal.
1140 avenue BeaumontMont-Royal (Québec) H3P 3E5 Get directions
Tuesday and Thursday9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment
According to portal availability
According to portal availability
Serving patients in the Montreal area, including Outremont and Côte-des-Neiges.
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Your consultation
in Montreal.
Choose your consultation in Montreal / Mont-Royal through the secure Medexa portal.
Find the right appointment
Book an appointment in Montreal
The portal displays « Le Centre Neurothérapie de Montréal » (Montreal Neurotherapy Centre). For a first consultation:
- Choose « Nouveau patient » (New patient).
- Select « Ostéopathie / Osteopathy ».
- Check that Sylvain Desforges is selected.
Availability is shown directly on Medexa.
Fees and insurance
Osteopathy receipts may be issued. Reimbursement depends on your insurance policy; services are not covered by RAMQ. View fees.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Femoral Neuralgia: before your visit.
Guidance to help you understand the condition and prepare your questions.
Read the TAGMED guideWhere can I seek care for this condition in Montreal?
TAGMED Clinic welcomes you at 1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal (Québec) H3P 3E5, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment. Availability and confirmation are provided through Medexa.
Is femoral neuralgia another form of sciatica?
Both may be pain originating in lumbar nerve roots, but they generally involve different roots and patterns: more towards the front of the thigh for femoral neuralgia, and more towards the buttock and back or side of the leg for sciatica.
Can knee pain come from the back?
It is one possibility among others. The hip, knee and nerve structures must be considered to avoid automatically attributing the pain to the disc.
Could decompression be considered in my situation?
Discussing non-surgical spinal decompression first requires clarification of a possible lumbar origin. Thigh pain alone is not enough to determine suitability.
How many sessions should I plan for?
The name of a condition cannot determine the number of sessions. Goals, tolerance and progress should guide the development and reassessment of the plan. Also ask when a change in approach would be needed.
Are consultations reimbursed?
Osteopathy receipts may be issued. Check your policy conditions and whether your insurer recognizes the practitioner. Services are not covered by RAMQ.
THE GUIDE TO KEEP
Femoral Neuralgia Treatment in Montreal.
Your complete guide.
A complete guide to understand the condition, discover our decompression treatment and prepare for your consultation. Read at your own pace or print it.
- The condition explained
- Decompression and follow-up
- Frequently asked questions
- Practical worksheets
THE NEXT STEP BEGINS WITH A DISCUSSION