Effects of a Peripheral Nerve Injury The effects of peripheral nerve injuries vary, depending on the cause and severity of the injury. Common effects of a nerve injury are: Pain (ranging from a tingling pain to intense, burning pain) Numbness or altered sensations Muscle weakness in the affected body part Loss of function (eg. a hand or leg being difficult to use whilst performing tasks) Loss of active movement (eg. wrist drop and foot drop) Peripheral Nerve Injury What is a Nerve Injury? Effects of a Nerve Injury Physio treatment for a Nerve Injury Why Manchester Neuro Physio To book an assessment or for more information please email office@manchesterneurophysio.co.uk call 0161 883 0066 . Next → Error_log