Neuropathy FAQs and Chiropractic Care from a Chiropractor Near You in Granite City, IL

Experiencing tingling, numbness, and at times, even burning sensations in your legs, arms, and other areas of the body can indicate neuropathy. At Regenerative Health and Chiropractic, LTD in Granite City, IL, we understand how frustrating and disruptive an unmanaged diagnosis of neuropathy can be, regardless of your age, lifestyle, and potential underlying causes or trigger of the neuropathy you have. Read on to learn more about neuropathy so that you can better determine if chiropractic care near you may be the right option.

What Is Neuropathy?

Neuropathy is defined as a condition that impacts an individual's peripheral nerves, often causing disconnects when the brain, body, and spinal cord attempt to transmit signals to one another. This can lead to tingling, numbness, sharp shooting pains, muscle weakness, and burning sensations in the affected extremities.

What Can Cause Neuropathy?

Neuropathy has several causes and potential triggers, such as:

• Injuries and physical trauma
• Toxins, such as heavy metals or exposure to harmful chemicals
• Medications, including chemotherapy drugs, may contribute to neuropathy.
• Infections that include Lyme, shingles, or serious bacterial infections
• Diabetes, and diabetic neuropathy, are caused by uncontrolled blood sugar levels.
• Autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus can trigger excessive inflammation and neuropathy

What Are the Common Symptoms of Neuropathy?

Common symptoms of neuropathy include:

• Numbness and tingling in the arms, feet, and extremities as a whole
• Feeling as if you're walking on "pins and needles"
• Loss of coordination, balance, and muscle weakness
• Sharp, shooting, or burning pains
• Lack of coordination
• Fine motor skill difficulties

How Can Chiropractic Care Help Treat Neuropathy?

Chiropractic care can aid in treating neuropathy in the following ways:

• Adjustments: Spinal adjustments relieve nerve pressure and compression
• Therapy: Physical therapy solutions improve coordination, strength, and flexibility
• Nutritional Support: We can also work with you to address vitamin deficiencies to reduce symptoms of neuropathy
• Pain Management: Therapy and rehabilitation exercises provide pain management support without the use of invasive surgery or prescription medication

Get Chiropractic Care and Neuropathy Treatment from a Chiropractor Near You

We at Regenerative Health and Chiropractic, LTD in Granite City, IL, can assist our patients with neuropathy, whether your condition was caused by a recent slip and fall incident or even a car accident you were involved in. To learn more about chiropractic care for neuropathy that can benefit you from a professional chiropractor near you, contact us at Regenerative Health and Chiropractic, LTD today. Call us at (618) 931-2050 for chiropractic care and neuropathy treatment from a chiropractor near you.