Nerve Pain Physical Therapy in Tomball, TX
Burning, shooting or electric pain, pins and needles, a patch of numbness, a grip that gives out: nerve pain feels frightening because it travels, and it is often treated with months of rest or medication while the cause goes unaddressed. Most peripheral nerve pain comes from a nerve being compressed or stretched somewhere along its path, and most of it responds well to physical therapy once that spot is found. Dr. Sean Harris is a fellowship-trained manual therapist who has published peer-reviewed research on nerve pain; he and Dr. Ashley Gregg treat it one-on-one in 60-minute visits.
Nerve conditions we treat
- Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy (a “pinched nerve” in the neck or low back)
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Meralgia paresthetica (numb or burning outer thigh)
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome and Morton’s neuroma
- Peroneal nerve irritation with foot drop or ankle weakness
- Nerve recovery after surgery or a sports injury
- Numbness and tingling with no clear diagnosis yet
How we find the source
Nerve pain is a map problem. In your first visit we trace the symptoms along the nerve’s path with neurodynamic testing, reflex, strength and sensation screening, and a check of every place the nerve can be squeezed, from the spine to the wrist or ankle. That tells us whether the driver is root-level or peripheral, which decides the treatment.
Then: nerve gliding and sliding exercises that restore the nerve’s movement without irritating it, manual therapy and dry needling to open the tissues compressing it, posture and loading changes that take the pressure off during work and training, and a strength plan so the problem does not return.
Where the exam suggests something that needs a physician, such as progressive weakness or a systemic cause of neuropathy, we say so and refer you the same day.
What a visit looks like
Sixty minutes, one-on-one with the doctor, every time. $199.99 per visit, FSA/HSA eligible, superbill available. Most entrapment cases improve within 3 to 6 visits; radiculopathy follows the back and neck timelines of 6 to 12 weeks.
The free 20-minute screen comes first and tells you whether this is a physical therapy problem at all.
Who you'll work with
Dr. Sean Harris
Board-certified orthopaedic specialist and fellowship-trained manual therapist. Former Spine Research Manager at Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine, adjunct faculty at Texas Woman's University, author of peer-reviewed research on spine, nerve pain and strength athletes. 2026 TPTA Clinical Excellence Award.
Dr. Ashley Gregg
Board-certified orthopaedic and sports physical therapist who builds a plan around your goals, whether that is getting back under the bar or through a workday without pain.
Questions people ask before booking
Can physical therapy help a pinched nerve?
Yes, in most cases. Radiculopathy and peripheral entrapments usually improve with nerve mobilization, decompression of the surrounding tissue and graded loading. Surgery is reserved for cases with progressive weakness or no response to conservative care.
How do I know if my numbness is serious?
Numbness that is spreading, weakness that is getting worse, numbness in both hands or both feet, or any change in bladder or bowel control should be seen by a physician promptly. Everything else is reasonable to have screened by a physical therapist first, and we will refer you if the exam says so.
Do you treat carpal tunnel without surgery?
Yes. Mild to moderate carpal tunnel often responds to nerve glides, wrist and forearm manual therapy, night splinting advice and workstation changes. We will tell you if your presentation is one that typically needs a hand surgeon.
Is dry needling safe for nerve pain?
Yes when done by a trained clinician; we needle the muscles compressing the nerve, not the nerve itself, often with electrical stimulation, and many patients feel the nerve symptoms ease within a session or two.
Do I need a referral?
No. Texas allows direct access to physical therapy.
Where are you located?
Inside Rise Gym at 11703 Spring Cypress Rd, Tomball, TX 77377. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Call or text (281) 702-4262.
If something is tingling, burning or going numb, find out what it is
A free 20-minute screen with the doctor, and a straight answer about whether physical therapy is the right next step.