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Do you suffer from pain, muscle weakness and a numb and tingling sensation? You may be dealing with neuropathy. Chiropractic care can help you reduce the symptoms of neuropathy.
Are you curious about what neuropathy is and what a chiropractor can do for you? You can read more about this in this article.
Neuropathy is the collective term for conditions in which one or more nerves malfunction. The word neuropathy is derived from the Greek words neuron (nerve) and pathos (disease) and therefore literally means nerve disease.
Nerves are incredibly important to our functioning. This is because they allow the various structures in the body to communicate with each other. There are two types of nerves: sensory and motor nerves.
Sensory nerves receive information from the body and then send it to the brain. The action of these types of nerves allows us to feel pain, heat and cold, for example. Motor nerves actually receive signals from the brain. These nerves allow us to move.
Neuropathy can have many different possible causes, such as multiple sclerosis, nerve entrapment, an accident, an unhealthy lifestyle, chemotherapy or metabolic disease. Some of these will be further explained in this article.
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a condition in which the protective layer of the nerves is affected. Because of this damage, signal transmission does not function as well, causing symptoms.
The nerves in the body are surrounded by a variety of other structures, such as muscles, bones and cartilage. When any of these structures become damaged or overloaded, an imbalance occurs in the body. This can leave too little room for the nerve, causing it to become pinched. The nerve can then no longer perform its function properly.
A nerve can be damaged by an accident. For example, when suffering a burn. The heat damaged the nerve endings.
Your lifestyle habits can also play a big role in the development of neuropathy. For example, a deficiency of vitamin B12, an important nutritional source for nerves, can lead to nerve damage. Too much sugar or vitamin B6 in the blood can also harm your nerves. In addition, excessive alcohol consumption is a cause of neuropathy.
Because of the important role of nerves in the body, neuropathy can cause many different and especially very unpleasant symptoms. For example, pain, muscle weakness and a numb and tingling sensation are common symptoms. In addition, neuropathy can even cause paralysis. Each nerve has its own area to pick up and send signals to. Therefore, the location of symptoms depends entirely on the function of the affected nerve.
Chiropractic is a treatment method aimed at improving the cooperation between the nervous system and the rest of the body. This is why chiropractic care can help with neuropathy.
Treatment focuses on eliminating the causes and eliminating factors that maintain the neuropathy. Through short, manual pressure techniques, the chiropractor ensures that there is enough room for the nerve to function properly. The chiropractor can also give you advice on improving your posture and movement patterns.
Are you curious about what chiropractic care can do for you? Then get in touch with TOPCHIRO! With 15 practices throughout the Netherlands you can always contact us.
Together, we will discuss the treatment options and explore an appropriate and personalized treatment plan for you. Our experienced professional chiropractors are here for you!