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Neuropathy

Neuropathy refers to a wide range of health problems involving damage to the peripheral nerves. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when one or more nerves that relay messages to and from the brain are damaged, resulting in numbness, pain, and weakness in the affected region. Neuropathy pain is typically felt in the arms and feet, though it can affect all regions of the body.

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Conditions associated with neuropathy can be managed through lifestyle adjustments and chiropractic care. At GRICE Chiropractic, we have been providing residents of Mars, PA, and Pittsburgh, PA with neuropathy treatment for many years. Our clinics uses various holistic and drug-free therapies for neuropathy pain.

Symptoms of Neuropathy

The symptoms of neuropathy depend on what is causing the condition and include:

  • • Muscle weakness
  • • Increased sensitivity to touch
  • • Temporary or permanent numbness
  • • Paralysis
  • • Organ and gland dysfunction
  • • Sexual dysfunction
  • • Difficulty urinating

The Causes of Neuropathy

People who report a family history of neuropathy are vulnerable to developing the ailment. However, several other factors and underlying conditions may propagate this disorder, including:

Injury: Physical trauma is the most prevalent trigger of damage to nerves. They include car accidents, falls, or fractures. Exacerbated pressure on the median nerve (nerve in the wrist that supports sensation and movement to the hand) triggers carpal tunnel syndrome, a common type of peripheral neuropathy.

Infections and autoimmune disorders: Certain bacteria and viruses directly attack nerve tissue. Viruses like herpes simplex damage sensory nerves, causing intense shooting pain in affected parts. Autoimmune illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus affect peripheral nervous systems in many ways.

Alcohol and toxins: Alcohol and toxins can damage nerve tissue, making suffering from severe alcoholism more susceptible to peripheral neuropathy. Toxic chemicals like glue, solvents, or insecticides can cause nerve damage.

Chiropractic Care for Neuropathy

Patients struggling with chronic neuropathy find relief from the symptoms using electrostimulation and massage therapy. Other chiropractic care options to treat neuropathy include:

  • • Chiropractic adjustments
  • • Adjunctive therapies
  • • Spinal decompression
  • • Cold laser therapy to stimulate blood circulation around the affected area and repair damaged nerve fibers

Schedule an Appointment with Our Clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, or Mars, PA for Your Neuropathy Pains

Are you struggling with excruciating pain from neuropathy and searching for a chiropractor to provide treatment? The chiropractic professionals at Grice Chiropractic are ready to assist you. Our chiropractors will assess your musculoskeletal system to determine whether or not you are experiencing neuropathy and provide treatment accordingly. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us today or request an appointment online.

Locations

Office Hours

Mount Washington

Monday

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Friday

Closed

Saturday

8:30 am - 11:00 am

Sunday

Closed

Mars

Monday

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

7:00 am - 10:00 am

Wednesday

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Mount Washington

Monday
10:00 am - 12:30 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 12:30 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 12:30 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
8:30 am - 11:00 am
Sunday
Closed

Mars

Monday
10:00 am - 12:30 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday
10:00 am - 12:30 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed