Chiropractic Care for Neuropathy

Neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy is a common ailment that affects nerve function. More than 20 million individuals suffer from some type of neuropathy. Thirty percent of diabetics have nerve damage, and 30 percent of neuropathy cases result in the cause being unidentified. If you are suffering from nerve damage, numbness and tingling in your arms, legs, hands and feet, chiropractic care may be able to reduce your symptoms and heal the underlying cause.

Signs, Symptoms and Causes of Neuropathy

Neuropathy refers to nerve damage in the arms and legs that does not affect the spine or brain. Individuals with neuropathy often experience numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and burning sensations. The most common type of neuropathy is diabetic neuropathy, which is caused by continuously high blood sugar levels that damage nerves. Additional causes of neuropathy include accidents or trauma to the affected area, infections and toxin exposure.

Diagnosing neuropathy and the underlying cause of the nerve damage involves taking into consideration any underlying illnesses, recent injuries and lifestyle. In many cases, the neuropathy can be treated and symptoms and pain reduce with time and treatment.

Chiropractic Care for Neuropathy from Our Chiropractor in Harrisburg

The goal of chiropractic care is to treat and heal the underlying causes of peripheral neuropathy. Chiropractic care is effective at treating neuropathy that is the result of a sudden, accidental or repetitive motion injury, including carpal tunnel syndrome. It can also result of overused and tight muscles.

Receiving regular chiropractic adjustments can ensure that your spine and extremity joints are properly aligned and functioning normally. This reduces the pressure on nerves and can give them more space.

Massage therapy can help neuropathy by relaxing muscles and reducing the occurrences of sore spots and knots. Some nerves travel through the muscles and can become compressed and irritated when those muscles become excessively tight.

In addition, we can recommend certain lifestyle changes, exercises and vitamin supplements and foods to help manage your neuropathy and treat the underlying causes.

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