Burning, tingling, numbness, sensitivity, or unusual sensations in the hands and feet can significantly affect mobility, sleep, and quality of life. These symptoms may be associated with peripheral neuropathy, which occurs when nerves outside the brain and spinal cord become damaged or dysfunctional.

Total Health Elevated offers non-surgical neuropathy treatment protocols designed around the individual patient.

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What Causes Neuropathy?

Neuropathy is not a single disease. It can develop for many different reasons.

Potential causes or contributing factors can include diabetes, injuries, nutritional deficiencies, certain medications, autoimmune conditions, infections, alcohol use, and other health conditions. In some patients, the underlying cause is not immediately apparent.

Symptoms of Neuropathy

Patients may experience:

  • Burning sensations
  • Tingling or “pins and needles”
  • Numbness
  • Increased sensitivity
  • Shooting or electric-like pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Balance difficulties

Because these symptoms can also occur with other conditions, evaluation is important before beginning treatment.

Neuropathy FAQ

Diabetes is a common cause of peripheral neuropathy, particularly when blood sugar remains elevated over time.

 

Neuropathy is one possible explanation, but circulation problems, nerve compression, spinal conditions, and other issues can cause similar symptoms.

 

Treatment depends on the underlying cause, severity, symptoms, and overall health of the patient.

 

Persistent, worsening, unexplained, or sudden numbness should be medically evaluated.