Numbness may cause a sensation of tingling, or you may notice that you have no feeling. Although numbness can occur in any part of your body, it is most common in the extremities, such as your hands, feet, arms, legs, toes, and fingers. Dr. Michael Brass of Comprehensive Chiropractic Care in East Meadow, NY, offers treatments to help with your extremity numbness.
What Causes Numbness?
Numbness indicates that there is a problem with the nerves such as inflammation, damage, or irritation. You may also have other symptoms, such as pain and stiffness. The goal of chiropractic care is to resolve the issue that is affecting the nerve.
Conditions That Involve Numbness
Numbness may mean that you have a pinched nerve, or you may have a more complicated medical condition. If you have numbness in your feet and hands accompanied by pain and weakness, it may be a sign of peripheral neuropathy. Carpal tunnel syndrome causes a numb feeling in your hand and fingers. Herniated discs may also cause numbness in several parts of your body.
How Chiropractic Care Helps with Numbness
Dr. Brass determines the underlying cause of your extremity numbness and develops a treatment plan that allows your body to heal naturally. Chiropractic care is known to help patients avoid surgery and reduce the need for medication. Once he identifies the reason for your numbness, he recommends a combination of therapies to heal the area around the affected nerve.
Chiropractic Treatments for Numbness
Spinal manipulation, intersegmental traction, electrical muscle stimulation, therapeutic exercise, ultrasound, and massage therapy are effective chiropractic treatments for numbness in your extremities. These treatments reduce inflammation and help to align joints.
How Many Treatments are Needed for Numbness?
Each patient is unique, and Dr. Brass develops a personalized treatment plan for you. On average, patients see a significant reduction in their symptoms after three to four treatments.
Are you living with extremity numbness, pain, stiffness, limited mobility, and other symptoms? Call Comprehensive Chiropractic Care today at (516) 489-2212. We will schedule an appointment with Dr. Brass at our East Meadow, NY, office.