By Jay Dy


Peripheral neuropathy causes sensory changes in the small nerves under one's skin. These changes often begin in the fingers and toes, but over time the disease progresses and it can move up the affected limbs. A Memphis chiropractor offers noninvasive therapy to help with the condition.

There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy and some are affected by more than a single one of them. Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common, but others develop the condition as the side effect of a medication. Chiropractic therapy remains effective for neuropathy, even though it may be caused by something other than diabetes.

Learning one has neuropathy is often disheartening. The progressive disease does not respond to surgery or drugs. Most patients are given painkillers to use to mask the symptoms of their neuropathy. However, these drugs do not reverse its cause.

A new therapy using low-level infrared light is helping many chiropractic patients with neuropathy. The therapy is drug free as well as non invasive. It boosts the body's natural healing ability. Chiropractors also offer their patients therapies that help improve their balance and the connection between the body and brain. Still other therapies help to improve circulation in the extremities.

Patients experience fewer symptoms from their condition with this therapy. The pain is reduced as are the number of leg or arm cramps. They experience less numbness and fewer tingling sensations in the feet. Some note greater sensitivity to temperature. Restless leg syndrome becomes less bothersome.

The first step to finding relief of this condition is an exam by a Memphis chiropractor. Like other health conditions, neuropathy has many stages and the lines of definition are often blurred. The results of the exam let the doctor and you know if you are a good candidate for the therapy. In addition, it rules out other factors that could mimic neuropathy.




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