Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. As per your information, its a physical nerve injury with, pins and needles sensation called as paresthesia which can also change to numbness. Also it could be a common peroneal nerve entrapment. Its usually a symptom related to a sensory nerve being damaged, diseased, or injured.These types of symptom results when some type of pressure being applied to a nerve directly or to the spinal attachment of that nerve. physical therapy to build up and maintain muscle strength. Braces or splints to provide support Corticosteroids injected to reduce swelling and pressure If symptoms doesn t go,visit to your doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us and voting. I will be happy to answer your questions.