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Are you experiencing symptoms such as burning, tingling or numbness in your feet or hands? If so, it could be attributed to a condition called Peripheral Neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve disorder that affects millions of Americans. It is estimated that 1 out of 17 Americans are found to have neuropathy symptoms.
This nerve disorder causes pain and numbness for millions of Americans. How do you know if you have peripheral nerve damage?
The symptoms of neuropathy may come on quickly or develop over many years - may start gradually and then get worse. These symptoms can include numbness, tingling, pain, and even decreased sensation.
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There are many different kinds of peripheral nerve disorders or neuropathies. Some are the result of disease such as diabetes, with 60 to 70 percent of diabetics experiencing some form of neuropathy symptoms. Side effects to certain medications, such as chemotherapy drugs or long-term cholesterol medication use, may result in neuropathy while others can be triggered by a virus infections. Regardless of how of the condition begins, it is imperative that this nerve disorder is evaluated, as soon as possible, to prevent permanent damage.
Current Treatment Options
Unfortunately, individuals who are experiencing the symptoms of neuropathy are often given limited choices such as medications to try to manage/mask the symptoms. Unfortunately, these medications are not acting on the damaged nerves themselves and symptoms persist or continue to gradually get worse.
Our Treatment Options
Specific therapy modalities applied directly on the damaged nerves themselves shows positive results for many of our patients. A combination of these therapies are often needed to help individuals achieve relief from their neuropathy. These therapies include:
Horizontal therapy – induces a bioelectric and a biochemical effect on the tissues, simultaneously. It is the most sophisticated form of electrotherapy available.
Light therapy – Promotes increased circulation/blood flow, oxygen and nutrients, to the nerves providing an optimal environment for the nerve to heal. Research shows, in addition to increased circulation, light therapy may help in pain reduction and increased speed of healing.
