If you're having hand pain or foot pain that's accompanied by numbness, tingling, weakness, you may have neuropathy. While it commonly affects the hands and feet, it can impact other areas of your body as well, such as your sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in your body. At Lone Tree Wellness in Lone Tree, CO, we offer treatment that can reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Understanding Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a disorder that occurs due to nerve damage in the peripheral nervous system, which is located outside of your spinal cord and brain. The disorder typically affects the extremities and can impact one or more nerves in different parts of the body. If it is left untreated, it can begin to affect the nerves that control your heart and circulation system.
Causes
Neuropathy is most commonly caused by diabetes, as high blood sugar levels can cause damage to the nerves. Certain autoimmune disorders, like Guillain-Barre, lupus, and Sjogren's, may damage the nerves and lead to neuropathy as well. Some possible causes of the disorder include the following:
- Cancer
- Cancer treatment
- Kidney or liver disease
- Bone marrow disorders
- Lyme Disease
- Hypothyroidism
Diagnosing Neuropathy
During your consultation, our chiropractor will speak with you about your symptoms and perform a physical evaluation to determine a diagnosis. We will also review your medical history to determine any conditions may be causing neuropathy. Once we determine a diagnosis, we can provide treatment that will offer you relief.
Treatment for Neuropathy
Once we thoroughly understand your condition, we can create a customized treatment plan that focuses on your pain and other symptoms. If neuropathy is affecting your lower back, we may perform chiropractic adjustments to ease pressure on the sciatic nerve. However, if it's affecting your hands or feet, we may recommend exercise therapy, which can improve blood flow in the affection region and promote healing. Even if it's not possible to completely reverse the disorder, we can help ease your symptoms. Our chiropractor can also use provide chiropractic adjustments on your wrists, ankles, and other joints, which can ease nerve-related symptoms.
Contact us for an Appointment Today
Neuropathy isn't always reversible, however, chiropractic care can reduce your symptoms. At Lone Tree Wellness in Lone Tree, CO, we offer a variety of treatments to help you manage the disorder and prevent further nerve damage. To learn more about our treatments or to schedule your appointment, call our office at (720) 576-1236 today.
