What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that is caused by nerve damage resulting from injury, infection, exposure to toxins, metabolic issues, and inherited causes. While there is no cure for peripheral neuropathy, Kitsap Chiropractic and Natural Health can develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses the underlying cause of your neuropathy and alleviates your symptoms. Here’s a look at recognizing symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, and chiropractic peripheral neuropathy treatment in Port Orchard, WA.
Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy
The symptoms you experience will depend on the specific nerve that was damaged. Each nerve in your peripheral system is responsible for specific functions: sensory, motor, or autonomic. Sensory nerves are responsible for sensations like pain, touch, and temperature. Motor nerves are responsible for muscle movement. Autonomic nerves control blood pressure, heart rate, bladder function, heart rate, and digestion. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include:
- Numbness, or a prickling or tingling feeling in the feet or hands.
- A sharp, throbbing, burning, or jabbing pain.
- Sensitivity to touch.
- New or worsening pain during physical activity.
- Poor balance and coordination.
- Muscle weakness.
- Paralysis.
Why Choose Chiropractic Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment?
Chiropractic peripheral neuropathy treatment is non-invasive and drug-free. Prescription medications can cause side effects and complications that exacerbate your peripheral neuropathy symptoms or further affect your life. More invasive treatment options require downtime or a recovery period and can increase your risk of further pain and discomfort. Chiropractic care can treat symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, and your chiropractor can also help you make changes to your diet and lifestyle so that it’s easier to complete daily activities without pain. Your chiropractor can also help you improve your overall health and wellness through nutrition counseling, exercise, strength training, and physical therapy.
Chiropractic Care for Peripheral Neuropathy
Chiropractic care addresses the underlying cause of your peripheral neuropathy: nerve damage and loss of function. Chiropractic therapies can relieve pressure on affected nerves and improve your spinal alignment and balance so your spine is better supported. Chiropractic care also improves muscle strength, range of motion, and flexibility so it’s easier to get around and live your life. During chiropractic care sessions, your chiropractor will target the primary symptoms you’re experiencing, and use different treatment options to address pain, swelling, stiffness, edema, stiffness, and circulation problems.
Learn More About Chiropractic Treatment for Neuropathy in Port Orchard, WA
If you’re looking for treatment options for peripheral neuropathy in Port Orchard, WA, come see us at Kitsap Chiropractic and Natural Health. Our chiropractor, Dr. Jennifer Sansen, specializes in evaluating cases of peripheral neuropathy and finding holistic, drug-free pain management and treatment options that improve patients’ lives. To schedule an appointment, call us or book an appointment online.
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