What Is It?<\/strong><\/p>\n Cluneal neuralgia<\/strong>\u2014sometimes called pseudo-sciatic pain<\/strong>\u2014is a form of nerve pain that originates from irritation or entrapment of the cluneal nerves<\/strong>, which supply sensation to the lower back, buttocks, and upper thighs. Because its symptoms often mimic sciatica, this condition is frequently misdiagnosed.<\/p>\n<\/div> Unlike true sciatic pain, which stems from compression of the sciatic nerve in the spine, cluneal neuralgia involves small cutaneous nerves closer to the surface of the skin. The result is localized pain that may radiate across the lower back or buttocks without extending down the entire leg.<\/p>\n Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n Cluneal neuralgia typically results from entrapment, irritation, or stretching of the cluneal nerves. Contributing factors may include:<\/p>\n At Barcelona Cryo Center, we use ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis<\/strong> to precisely target the affected cluneal nerves. By applying controlled cold energy, the treatment temporarily deactivates overactive pain fibers without damaging surrounding tissues or motor function. This provides lasting pain relief while maintaining normal movement and sensation elsewhere.<\/p>\n You may benefit from cryoneurolysis if you:<\/p>\n Cluneal neuralgia can cause deep, frustrating pain that limits mobility and quality of life. Cryoneurolysis offers a modern, precise treatment to calm nerve activity, reduce discomfort, and help you move freely again\u2014without surgery or long recovery.<\/p>\n Book your consultation with Barcelona Cryo Center today.<\/p>\n<\/div> Cryoneurolysis may be an effective treatment for a range of nerve-related pain conditions affecting the neck and back:<\/p>\n<\/div> Lower Back Pain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Chronic or post-surgical lumbar pain that may involve nerve compression, muscle strain, or degenerative conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div> Facet Joint Pain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Pain originating from the small joints between spinal vertebrae, often worsened by twisting, bending, or prolonged standing.<\/p>\n<\/div> Occipital Neuralgia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Stabbing or aching pain in the back of the head or upper neck, often misdiagnosed as migraines or tension headaches.<\/p>\n<\/div> Meralgia Paresthetica<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Burning, tingling, or numbness in the outer thigh caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.<\/p>\n<\/div> Cluneal Neuralgia (Pseudo-Sciatic Pain)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Pain in the lower back, buttock, or upper thigh caused by irritation or entrapment of the cluneal nerves\u2014often mistaken for sciatica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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