Neuropathy Treatment in Manhattan, NY
Midtown, New York
At Midtown East Chiro, we understand neuropathy is a disruptive element in your life. The pain and numbness it causes can prevent you from performing the everyday activities you enjoy.
Neuropathy can develop as a result of multiple different sources, such as nerve damage. When neuropathy appears, you need the help of expert physicians like our team at Midtown East Chiro. Our chiropractors provide personalized care to improve pain and aid in pain management.
Schedule an appointment with MEC today for Neuropathy treatment in Manhattan, NY and get proper treatment for your nerve pain.
What is Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a form of nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy, which is nerve damage in the extremities, affects many Americans and often goes undiagnosed. Peripheral neuropathy is also the most prevalent form of nerve damage.
Peripheral neuropathy is most commonly associated with diabetes. Some of the symptoms those dealing with neuropathy experience include muscle weakness, numbness, lightheadedness, and other symptoms. Neuropathy often starts in the feet before spreading upward.
If you’re suffering from neuropathic pain, schedule an appointment with Midtown East Chiro today to get pain relief and help heal your peripheral nerves.
Common Causes of Neuropathy
Understanding the potential causes of peripheral neuropathy can help you get the pain management you need. Many chiropractors and pain management doctors will also identify the cause of your neuropathy in their diagnosis.
Neuropathy is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Diabetes
High blood sugar levels as a result of diabetes can cause damage to the nervous system over time. This damage becomes neuropathy, and diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common forms of the condition.
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis can attack the peripheral nerves in the body along with other nerves like the autonomic nerves.
Trauma
Traumatic injuries, accidents, and extreme or repeated stress can all cause nerves to compress or sever.
Exposure to Toxins
Heavy metals, long-term medication use, and excessive alcohol intake can all cause nerve damage.
Infections
Viral and bacterial infections like Lyme disease and shingles can cause neuropathy.
Vitamin Deficiencies
Low levels of B1, B6, B12, and other vitamins can cause neuropathy to develop.
Kidney and Liver Disorders
Problems with the liver and kidneys can cause high levels of toxins to build up in the blood, leading to tissue and nerve damage.
What Symptoms Does Neuropathy cause?
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy can vary in type and severity. Some of the neuropathy symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Midtown East Chiro include:
Numbness and tingling
Burning pain
Sharp pain
Stabbing pain
Muscle weakness
Extreme sensitivity to touch
Eye trouble
Balance issues
Loss of sensation
What are the Treatment Options for Neuropathy?
Midtown East Chiro offers different types of neuropathy treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended after diagnosis include:
Active Release Technique (ART)
This technique is a patented massage treatment that heals problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. ART can address muscle overuse, repetitive strain injuries, and other issues that might be contributing to your neuropathy.
Cox Flexion/Distraction
This gentle and safe treatment relieves pain by alleviating conditions in the neck like herniated discs or degenerative disc disease. This can also improve neuropathy in some patients.
Full Spinal Adjustments
Correcting misalignments in the spine can have benefits across your entire body, including alleviating pain from neuropathy.
Mechanical Traction
Mechanical traction helps to decompress the spine and hydrate discs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does neuropathy go away?
Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic condition that usually can't be cured. However, the condition can be managed if the underlying causes are identified and dealt with.
What is often mistaken for neuropathy?
Many conditions can be mistaken for neuropathy due to their similar symptoms. Things like radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fibromyalgia can all seem like neuropathy. The easiest way for a patient to identify neuropathy depends on them seeing a doctor.
What makes neuropathy flare up?
Neuropathy flare-ups are most commonly caused by poor nutrition, injuries, and health conditions like diabetes and vitamin deficiencies.
Does sitting make neuropathy worse?
Sitting for long periods can make neuropathy worse. Poor circulation and pinched nerves due to extended periods of sitting can all cause nerve pain.
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