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Targeted Relief for Nerve Pain, Numbness, and Mobility
Stop letting pain control your life. At Urban Chiropractic, we don’t just mask your symptoms—we find and treat the root cause of your pain.
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves responsible for transmitting signals between your central nervous system and the rest of your body become damaged or irritated. At Urban Chiropractic, we offer a non-invasive, comprehensive approach to identifying the source of nerve interference and restoring your quality of life.
Common Nerve Damage Issues We Help With
Nerve Damage and Dysfunction
Neuropathy is a progressive condition that disrupts the communication between your brain and your extremities, often resulting in localized pain or a loss of sensory feedback in the hands and feet.
You might feel:
- Gradual onset of numbness or "pins and needles" in your feet or hands.
- Sharp, jabbing, throbbing, or burning pain.
- Extreme sensitivity to touch (allodynia).
- Muscle weakness or lack of coordination and falling.
Usually caused by:
- Systemic Issues: Complications from diabetes or infections.
- Physical Trauma: Nerve compression from injuries or spinal misalignments.
- Chemical Factors: Side effects from certain medications or vitamin deficiencies.
- Cumulative Strain: Prolonged pressure on nerves due to poor ergonomics.
How Urban Chiropractic Helps
At Urban Chiropractic, we employ a multi-modal strategy to reduce nerve pressure, manage inflammation, and promote the natural healing of neural tissues.
- Spinal Adjustments: Applying controlled force to correct misalignments, reducing mechanical pressure on the nerves and improving overall spinal function.
- Postural Correction: Clinical guidance on ergonomics and workstation setup to ensure daily activities aren't placing additional strain on your nervous system.
- Lifestyle Advice: Specialized recommendations on nutrition, stress management, and habits to avoid to help prevent future nerve degradation.
How to Manage Neuropathy Symptoms
- Daily limb checks
Regularly check your feet and hands for small cuts, blisters, or burns that you may not feel due to reduced sensation.
- Maintain circulation
Engage in gentle daily movement to ensure oxygen-rich blood reaches damaged nerve endings.
- Ergonomic resets
Use padded grips or specialized tools to reduce repetitive pressure on the nerves in your hands.
- Nutritional support
Focus on a diet rich in B-vitamins and antioxidants to support the repair of nerve sheaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is peripheral neuropathy only found in the feet?
No. While it often starts in the toes, it frequently affects the hands as well (known as “stocking-glove” distribution). It can also travel up the legs and arms as the condition progresses.
How can a chiropractor help my hands or feet if the problem is "nerve damage"?
The nerves in your extremities originate in your spine. By ensuring your neck (for hands) and lower back (for feet) are properly aligned, we remove mechanical “upstream” pressure that contributes to “downstream” pain.
Will I have to do exercises at home?
Yes. Therapeutic exercises are a vital part of “retraining” your nervous system and strengthening the muscles that protect your peripheral nerves from further entrapment.
What does it feel like when nerves start to heal?
As nerves heal, you may experience “re-sensitization.” This sometimes feels like an increase in tingling or a change in temperature sensation before the pain eventually subsides and normal feeling returns.