Peripheral Neuropathy

What is Peripheral Neuropathy?

Peripheral Neuropathy is the term used to describe disorders of the peripheral nerves. Neuropathy is any damage to the nervous system. Carpal Tunnel Syndrom, Herniated Discs and Strokes are all examples of neuropathy with different symptoms. The peripheral nervous system is made up of the nerves that branch out of the spinal cord to all parts of the body, Peripheral nerve cells have three main parts: cell body, axons, and dendrites (nerve/muscle junctions).

There are two types of symptoms with Peripheral Neuropathy; negative and positive. Negative signs, which come first, are when damage to the nervous system, obviously, brings about LOSS of a particular function such as loss of reflexes, strength or sensation. Only after some time do the sick and damaged nerves develop the positive signs of neuropathy; tingling, burning, biting, stabbing, shooting pains. This too is a reaction of the brain and nervous system, unfortunately this overreaction tears apart the fiber of patients' lives.

Under-recognized sensory losses can only be detected with the proper clinical exam. Makefield Chiropractic has the necessary tools to uncover the underlying cause of the this 'silent' nerve damage.

As a proud member of the Neuropathy Treatment Centers of America our Certified Neuropathy Professionals have specific training that allows them to work with patients suffering from Peripheral Neuropathy Pain.

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