Neuropathy is a medical condition caused by damaged nerve cells and often associated with autoimmune diseases, infections, diabetes, tumors, or hereditary conditions. Peripheral neuropathy currently affects over 20 million people in the United States with symptoms ranging from tingling or burning pain and nausea to muscle spasms, difficulty moving your arms or legs, or atrophy.
FAQs
● Can chiropractic care help with numbness in my feet? If the neuropathy is caused by nerve compression in the spine (like a herniated disc), chiropractic adjustments can alleviate that pressure.
● What is peripheral neuropathy? It is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, often causing weakness, numbness, and stabbing pain in the hands and feet.
● How does spinal alignment affect nerve health? The spine protects the central nervous system; misalignments can interfere with nerve signaling, leading to the symptoms of neuropathy.