Neuropathy Sufferers Turn To Leading Peabody Chiropractic Office For Evaluation And Care

By Loraine Roane


The extremities are most often affected by the disorder called peripheral neuropathy. But, that is not always the only part of the body that suffers. Nerve damage is likely responsible for your symptoms of pain, tingling and weakness. Turning to the professionals at Peabody Chiropractic will provide answers to the question of whether someone has this disorder.

When you have your first appointment, the chiropractor will begin by looking at your symptoms. You will be asked to describe the tingling, numbness and pain. These symptoms that are most often seen stem from this condition whether or not it is caused by diabetes. Examples of other causative factors are alcoholism, vitamin deficiency and autoimmune disease.

Cramping in the legs, sharp pain and an inability to sleep through the night may occur. Some individuals feel as if they are wearing tight stockings although their legs and feet are bare. There is pain while walking. It is inaccurate to say only diabetics suffer from this disorder. Only one third of those with peripheral neuropathy are diabetic.

You will undergo an examination of the extremities and the spine. Some people can be evaluated by describing their symptoms. These vary in intensity. If the chiropractor notices that you have a poor sense of balance as you enter the office, it may be an indication of this disorder.

The flow of blood to your lower limbs may be increased by wearing compression stockings for at least a part of the day. Many individuals notice an almost immediate improvement. Pain is alleviated an hour or two after putting them on.

The age group most likely to suffer from this condition is fifty-five years and older. Also, people of any age who sit at a desk all day on the computer are susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome. This example of neuropathy may cause them to be unable to continue working. When the condition is of genetic origin, the onset is much earlier, usually before the age of thirty. If the cause cannot be found, it is said the neuropathy is of idiopathic origin.




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