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Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Peripheral nerve injuries can be life-altering, affecting movement, sensation, and quality of life. 

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Peripheral Nerve Injury Treatment

Helping You Get Back to Normal Life

A peripheral nerve injury can be life-changing, leaving you with weakness, loss of function, or pain that disrupts your daily life. Our specialist physiotherapy team is here to guide you every step of the way, with expert rehabilitation designed to help you heal, rebuild strength, and return to doing the things you love. We support people with peripheral nerve injuries across Hertfordshire, Essex, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, North London, and East London, with compassionate and professional rehabilitation tailored to your needs.
Your journey to recovery begins with a thorough assessment, where we will explore the extent of your nerve injury and use advanced technology to measure muscle activity and monitor nerve recovery. From there, we design a personalised rehab plan that may include education, post-surgical treatment, electrical muscle stimulation, and progressive strengthening. Our goal is simple: to give you the best chance of recovery, reduce uncertainty, and help you get your confidence, and your life, back.
Understanding Nerve Injury

Nerve Injury Recovery is Possible

Peripheral nerve injuries occur when nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (the peripheral nervous system) are damaged due to trauma, surgery, compression, or disease. These injuries can lead to muscle weakness, altered sensation, or complete loss of function in the affected area.
The severity of the injury can vary:
  • Neuropraxia – a temporary block with full recovery expected.
  • Axonotmesis – damage to the nerve fibres with a chance of regrowth.
  • Neurotmesis – complete severance, often requiring surgical repair and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Many people with peripheral nerve injuries notice changes such as tingling, numbness, or painful burning sensations. You may also experience muscle weakness, difficulty moving, or even signs of muscle wasting if the injury has been present for some time. These symptoms can be worrying, but with the right treatment and support, recovery and improvement are possible.
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How Physiotherapy Helps with Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Specialist Rehabilitation for Nerve injuries

At TraumaPhysio, our specialist approach to peripheral nerve injury rehabilitation guides you through every stage of recovery. In the early phase, we focus on protection and optimisation – using positioning, splinting, and advice on safe movement to support healing. We also use advanced technologies such as electrical stimulation to promote nerve regeneration and keep muscles active even when nerve signals are weak. Surface EMG assessments allow us to track muscle activity in real time, giving you clear feedback on your progress and helping us tailor treatment. As nerves begin to recover, therapy moves into motor re-education and sensory retraining. Finally, we progress into strengthening and functional rehabilitation to rebuild control, balance, and confidence for everyday activities. Throughout your rehabilitation, we work closely with neurologists, surgeons, and orthotists to ensure you receive seamless, multidisciplinary care.

Why TraumaPhysio?

Specialist Knowledge. Real Results

TraumaPhysio clinicians bring together experience from major trauma centres, neurorehabilitation units, and community-based rehabilitation. Our team have postgraduate training in complex trauma and rehabilitation. We understand the emotional and physical toll of nerve injuries and work holistically to restore as much function and confidence as possible.

We’ve supported people recovering from:

  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Peroneal nerve palsy
  • Radial and ulnar nerve trauma
  • Nerve injuries post-surgery or fracture
  • Crush and traction injuries

Appointments are available at our locations across North London, East London, and surrounding counties, or via video for remote support.

Peripheral Nerve Injury FAQs

Recovery Can Be Slow, We Can Help

Yes. Early rehab can prevent complications and preserve muscle health while waiting for nerve regeneration. We use technology such as surface EMG to give you feedback on muscle contractions and denervated electrical muscle stimulation to promote regeneration and support strength training.
Peripheral nerves regenerate slowly – often 1mm per day – depending on the injury and your overall health. Recovery can take months or even longer but is very specific to the person, injury characteristics and rehab provided.
When used appropriately, electrical stimulation is safe and often beneficial. We assess suitability case by case and are experienced in making recommendations and creating effective programmes.
It’s a painless test using small skin electrodes to read muscle activity. It helps us measure early nerve signals and track recovery. We also use it to give clients feedback in the early stages of strengthening.
Our adult service is most suitable for ages 16+. For younger children, we recommend referral to our PaedsPhysio service.
Testimonials

Why people love Trauma Physio

Appart from being an outstanding physio, Jason totaly understands how help and encouragement with everyday tasks or goals can transform your life.
Philip Duncliffe
Philip Duncliffe

After an extremely traumatic event where I sustained life changing injuries I was introduced to Jason who became not just my physiotherapist but also my confidant and therapist! And this is what makes this place and the people that work there so special!

The empathy and understanding was like nothing I had experienced before, whilst Jason has not experienced such injuries himself, his skill, understanding and compassion meant that he could support me not just physically but mentally too...

Jenny Shape
Jenny Shape
Working with my Physio Jason has been amazing, his knowledge and understanding has meant that I have made significant progress in my recovery. His understanding and approachability is a massive factor as to why I have progressed so well. I would recommend to anyone.
Phil H
Phil H
I have had Jason helping me for the last 3/4 months after I had a bad cycling accident leaving me with serious Leg Hip and Shoulder injury’s. Jason is very professional supportive and caring. We have made good progress together but still have a long way to go.
M. Thomas
TDJunkie
TDJunkie
Jason is one of my favourite physios I've worked with. His knowledge of how best to achieve patient goals is second to none. He would be my first choice if I were to recommend him to a family member. Friendly demeanor, maticulas with his work and general a great guy.
Haidar Abdali
Haidar Abdali
Jason was my physiotherapist after a right leg amputation due to an accident. Jason made me feel at ease from the very first session and this made the whole rehabilitation experience a whole lot easier. Jason quickly put together a workout program for me which had me back up and walking with a near natural walking gate in no time. With his help I lost the slight limp I had and even progressed onto jogging. I can not recommend Jason enough, he will strive to achieve what ever goals you wish to achieve and he will remain my physio for any future sessions I may require.
Mike Wall
Mike Wall
Jason treated me for chronic pain associated with a neck condition over the course of a year. A combination of massage, exercises and stretching has vastly improved my daily life. Professional and talented, highly recommended physio.
Christian Downing
Christian Downing
I am an elective amputee and had Jason as my physio in the build up and directly after my surgery. Having him as a physio is one of the biggest reasons I am where I am now. His knowledge and passion really helped me get back to my life. I am playing football and doing everything I did before. Can’t recommend him enough.
Matt R
Attren Ltd
Attren Ltd
Helen worked with my 88 year old Mum following her knee replacement. I was very very impressed. Personable, knowledgeable, supportive, she got my Mum full mobilised and back playing bowls. She had her operation in November 2018 and was she was back playing bowls in January 2019. My Mum has now had a refurbishment of her replacement hip and I have no hesitation in going back to her and recommending her to others.
Karen Land
Karen Land
An inner ear problem last July led to neck issues causing nausea, dizziness, and vision problems. In February, I came to Physio4 You in despair. Rachel reassured me the vestibular issue was resolved, and Helen has been amazing for my neck treatment. Calm, friendly, and professional, she explained the problem and treatment plan clearly. I’ve seen vast improvement and always leave feeling positive. Highly recommend their services.
Jenny Shape
Jenny Shape
Excellent professional service! Helen really helped me with my injury. I would use her services again and recommend to family and friends!
Karren Rice Watercolour Channel
Karren Rice Watercolour Channel
Helen is a great physiotherapist! She thorough, extremely knowledgeable and very kind. Despite being busy, I never felt rushed. If the need arises I will definitely go to her again.
Sussan Warren
Sussan Warren
Helen is a great physio with fantastic technical knowledge. She’s also a lovely person which makes sessions really enjoyable. Thanks for the help Helen! 🙂
Andrew Mcculloch
Andrew Mcculloch