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Finding Natural Neuropathy Pain Relief By Masha Khodabakhsh, B.S., D.C
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eripheral neuropathy is a disorder that includes symptoms of numbness, tingling, and pain in the outer extremities of the limbs such as toes and fingers. Over time, the feelings of discomfort can sometimes move up toward the center of the body. Peripheral neuropathy is usually associated with other serious medical conditions such as diabetes or malnutrition. This condition can progress and hamper a person’s daily life if not managed properly. Because it can feel like poking needles or biting ants on your toes and fingers, it can be hard to concentrate on anything. Patients with PN often go through depression, anxiety, or sleep problems as they adjust to PN symptoms. Unfortunately, while medications are present that can help cope with the symptoms of neuropathy, they mask the problem instead of dealing with its root. This is where natural solutions like chiropractic care come in. According to statistics, approximately 8% or 24 million Americans have peripheral neuropathy. Fortunately, there are options available
for those who don’t want to take medications every day. Chiropractic care has long been relieving issues that tie to the nervous system. For instance, it’s a common treatment for back pain or migraines. Fortunately, chiropractic practices can help patients with peripheral neuropathy because the discomfort of the condition can be traced back to the nerves. Patients experience symptoms of neuropathy when the nerves that carry messages to and from the spinal cord, brain, and the rest of the body suffer from damage or disease. Chiropractic care helps ease these nerves and allows them to repair over time so that they can heal and begin functioning properly again. So, chiropractic doesn’t just help improve your symptoms, but can also help in reversing the condition altogether. A study published in the Diabetes News Journal shows results indicating that chiropractic care is a promising strategy for dealing with neuropathy.
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