Nerve Entrapment & Mobility
Therapy in Colwood
Experiencing sharp shooting pain down your leg, numbness in your fingers, or burning in your arm? Daryl Stubbs RMT & CAT(C) provides focused soft tissue decompression and neural gliding to free trapped nerves and restore pain-free movement.
Common Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
When peripheral nerves are compressed by hypertonic muscle or fascial adhesions, they signal distress through radiating symptoms.
🦵 Sciatic & Piriformis Syndrome
Deep buttock pain radiating down the back of the thigh, calf, or foot caused by sciatic nerve compression under a tight piriformis muscle.
🖐️ Carpal & Median Nerve Tunneling
Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers caused by median nerve entrapment at the wrist or pronator muscle.
⚡ Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
Arm heaviness, hand coldness, or tingling down the inner arm caused by brachial plexus compression between scalene muscles or under pec minor.
📐 Cubital Tunnel / Ulnar Nerve Strain
Tingling in the pinky and ring finger triggered by ulnar nerve irritation around the inner elbow joint during prolonged bending.
How Nerves Move (Neurodynamics)
Healthy nerves need to slide and glide up to 2 centimeters during normal limb movements.
1. Nerve Excursional Gliding
Nerves pass through myofascial tunnels. When fascia becomes tight or fibrotic, the nerve loses its glide, triggering mechanical traction pain during movement.
2. Anatomical Tunnel Compression
Specific muscles (scalenes, pec minor, piriformis, pronator teres) act as primary entrapment gates. Releasing hypertonic tone opens the tunnel.
3. Neural Blood Supply
Compression restricts micro-vascular circulation to the nerve sheath. Decompression restores oxygen and blood flow, relieving persistent numbness.
Targeted Decompression & Neural Gliding
Masking nerve pain with anti-inflammatories or resting doesn't release the physical muscle tissue pinching the nerve pathway.
Daryl Stubbs RMT & CAT(C) performs neurodynamic testing to pin-point the precise anatomical site of entrapment, applies targeted clinical myofascial decompression, and prescribes home nerve gliding exercises to restore smooth mobility.
Symptom Masking vs Mechanical Nerve Decompression
Your 3-Step Nerve Relief Pathway
Neurodynamic Assessment
We use limb tension testing (Slump test, Upper Limb Tension Tests) to localize the exact entrapment site.
Manual Tunnel Release
Clinical myofascial release de-tethers tight muscle fibers restricting the nerve pathway.
Neural Gliding Prescription
Gentle active nerve flossing exercises to keep the nerve sliding freely without irritation.
Trusted by 800+ West Shore Patients
Kind Words from Our Patients
Recent 5-Star Reviews from your neighbors in Colwood & Langford.
3 months ago
Daryl takes a holistic approach to treatment and takes the time to understand what is going on in the whole body. After treatment I felt lighter and had less tension in my hips and lower back. Would highly recommend!
3 months ago
My experience at Sync Massage Therapy was outstanding! RMT Daryl was very careful to discuss my specific physical issues and medical conditions with me before we even began; he discussed various methods of treatment and their benefits with me before we even began, and made sure that my preferences and needs were incorporated into my treatment plan. I've been to many other RMT's who just treated me according to their standard routine, but Daryl made sure that our session was going to be centered around my specific health needs. He patiently answered all of my questions about various treatment styles, and didn't try to impose a plan on me. He checked in with me throughout the massage to make sure everything was comfortable and effective, and suggested other steps that we might incorporate into a long-term treatment plan. Daryl truly has my best interests at heart, and I'm glad that he is so knowledgable and intuitive in making a health-care plan for me!
4 months ago
Daryl is the best RMT Massage therapist you could find! He takes the time to understand your conditions, training and goals. His clinic is well situated if you're in the Langford/ Colwood or View Royale area. Skilled with his hands and gets to the root of the problem with great knowledge and techniques. Athletes looking for excellent training insight and athletic therapy, he is your guy!
3 months ago
Daryl takes a holistic approach to treatment and takes the time to understand what is going on in the whole body. After treatment I felt lighter and had less tension in my hips and lower back. Would highly recommend!
3 months ago
My experience at Sync Massage Therapy was outstanding! RMT Daryl was very careful to discuss my specific physical issues and medical conditions with me before we even began; he discussed various methods of treatment and their benefits with me before we even began, and made sure that my preferences and needs were incorporated into my treatment plan. I've been to many other RMT's who just treated me according to their standard routine, but Daryl made sure that our session was going to be centered around my specific health needs. He patiently answered all of my questions about various treatment styles, and didn't try to impose a plan on me. He checked in with me throughout the massage to make sure everything was comfortable and effective, and suggested other steps that we might incorporate into a long-term treatment plan. Daryl truly has my best interests at heart, and I'm glad that he is so knowledgable and intuitive in making a health-care plan for me!
4 months ago
Daryl is the best RMT Massage therapist you could find! He takes the time to understand your conditions, training and goals. His clinic is well situated if you're in the Langford/ Colwood or View Royale area. Skilled with his hands and gets to the root of the problem with great knowledge and techniques. Athletes looking for excellent training insight and athletic therapy, he is your guy!
4 months ago
I have really enjoyed the rmt style and techniques used with his massage practice. I originally was curious what visceral massage was as I had watched a reel and then instantly wanted to try it. I have not been disappointed and have felt the results building overtime. I always leave the session feeling lighter and relieved. Through the following week I still have benefits on going. In addition, he has also provided homework and other things I can try and given me knowledge about what might be happening. This has also seen improvements overall. I would definitely recommend anyone to seek massage and sports therapy from him.
6 months ago
I had such a great experience yesterday. He was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain what was going on with my body instead of just treating the symptoms. I really appreciated that he also gave me specific exercises and stretches to do at home so I can continue improving between appointments. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping his clients feel better. Highly recommend!
4 months ago
I have really enjoyed the rmt style and techniques used with his massage practice. I originally was curious what visceral massage was as I had watched a reel and then instantly wanted to try it. I have not been disappointed and have felt the results building overtime. I always leave the session feeling lighter and relieved. Through the following week I still have benefits on going. In addition, he has also provided homework and other things I can try and given me knowledge about what might be happening. This has also seen improvements overall. I would definitely recommend anyone to seek massage and sports therapy from him.
6 months ago
I had such a great experience yesterday. He was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain what was going on with my body instead of just treating the symptoms. I really appreciated that he also gave me specific exercises and stretches to do at home so I can continue improving between appointments. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping his clients feel better. Highly recommend!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will nerve entrapment therapy hurt?
Nerve tissues are sensitive. We work carefully within a pain-free or mild-stretch range, avoiding aggressive pressure that could excite the nerve.
How quickly does tingling or numbness improve?
Many patients feel immediate lightening or reduced tingling after the first manual decompression. Full nerve recovery typically takes 3 to 6 sessions.
Can I direct bill for nerve entrapment treatment?
Yes. All care is provided by Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) and Certified Athletic Therapists, eligible for direct billing with Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, Sun Life, and major plans.
Free Your Nerves & Move Comfortably Again
Located at 132-328 Wale Rd in Colwood. Online booking available 24/7 for Colwood, Langford, and West Shore residents.
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