At Optimum Wellness & Rehab Center, led by Dr. Kimberly Farrington in Missouri City, TX, we understand that patients seek chiropractic care for various concerns, including back pain, neck discomfort, and neuropathy. Neuropathy, caused by damaged nerve cells, is associated with conditions like autoimmune diseases, infections, diabetes, tumors, or hereditary factors. It currently affects over 20 million people in the United States, resulting in symptoms such as tingling, burning pain, nausea, muscle spasms, and limb mobility issues.

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While neuropathy can be severe, the most common forms of neuropathy include diabetic neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and sciatica which are actually quite prevalent in adult populations. The symptoms of neuropathy greatly depend on the type of nerves that are damaged, ranging from autonomic nerves, motor nerves, and sensory nerves.

Neuropathy Affecting Autonomic Nerves
Autonomic nerves control involuntary and semi-voluntary bodily functions such as bladder functions, blood pressure, heart rate, and perspiration. When autonomic nerves are affected by peripheral neuropathy, symptoms include:

  • Excessive sweating
  • Loss of bladder or bowel functions
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Nausea or vomiting

Neuropathy Affecting Motor Nerves
Motor nerves are responsible for communicating with the brain to control muscles and movement. If peripheral neuropathy affects the motor nerves, symptoms can include:

  • Atrophy or muscle weakness
  • Decreased reflexes
  • Uncontrolled twitching or muscle spasms

Neuropathy Affecting Sensory Nerves
Sensory nerves are responsible for sending messages from the rest of the body to the brain to trigger the senses. When peripheral neuropathy affects the sensory nerves, symptoms include:

  • Decreased sensation
  • Tingling or numbness in the affected area
  • Inability to feel changes in temperature
  • Sensitivity to touch

Depending on the severity of your pain and symptoms, treatment for neuropathy is often adjusted to first treat the associating condition that is causing the pain. To manage nerve pain and these underlying conditions, we utilize a combination of natural therapeutic treatments such as acupuncture, corrective care, and nerve regeneration to greatly reduce the severity of your discomfort.

For more information on neuropathy or nerve pain or to request an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at (281) 969-7741.

Dr. Kimberly Farrington provides leading chiropractic and wellness to the following communities: Quail Valley, Missouri City, Stafford, Dewalt, Trammels, Sugar Land, Blue Ridge, Fresno, Dewalt.