What is neuropathy?
Neuropathy refers to a disease state of nerves. This typically occurs in people who suffer from diabetes as this damages the nerves, especially in the feet.
In addition, circulation issues can cause neuropathy to occur in the feet, legs, or hands. Various factors, which contribute to poor circulation, can often be improved with physical therapy, which will improve the neuropathy to varying degrees.
Neuropathy can be especially problematic as the lack of sensation in the feet can lead to cuts or injuries without you even knowing. Since circulation is usually compromised, the chances of infection become high.
There is also the risk of fall-related injury associated with changes in other sensory systems of the foot and ankle, such as the receptors involved in joint movement and position perception.
If you’re experiencing pain in your feet, legs, or hands, it’s a good idea to let a skilled therapist at Mobile Therapy Services in Dallas, PA take a look. There are several methods our therapists can employ to give you pain relief!
Causes and symptoms of neuropathy
Besides diabetes, neuropathy can result from traumatic injuries, infections, genetic diseases, or prolonged exposure to harmful substances (such as toxic chemicals).
Neuropathy symptoms include feelings of numbness and tingling that travel through the hands and feet as well as stabbing sensations, sensitivity to touch, muscle weakness, and lack of coordination. This condition can make it almost impossible to be able to bear any kind of weight on the affected part of your body. Even a blanket might feel too heavy on your feet if you have neuropathy.
How can therapy help with neuropathy pain?
Injuries happen, and our feet are not exempt from experiencing pain. We depend on them to get us from point A to point B, so if you are giving you a hard time, it’s a good idea to call in the experts!
Physical therapy at gs, or hands, it’s a good idea to let a skilled therapist at Mobile Therapy Services in Dallas, PA can help you regain as much strength, flexibility, and range of motion as possible in your foot. A physical therapist may perform manual therapies and/or teach you exercises that you can do at home, depending on your injury or pain condition.
Our therapists are knowledgeable individuals who know a multitude of ways to effectively relieve and alleviate discomforts from neuropathy.
Therapists can also enhance your coordination and strength as well so you don’t sustain injuries in the future, and they’re also skilled at improving blood flow and circulation to decrease the chance of your condition worsening.
They will encourage you to uphold a healthy lifestyle and diet, as well as get plenty of regular exercises. Avoiding repetitive movements that may result in nerve damage may also be part of your treatment and changes you need to make to your lifestyle to avoid neuropathy symptoms getting worse.
Case Studies: What Does The Research Say About The Use of Class IV Laser On Peripheral Neuropathy?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4639677/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31405365/
Here at Mobile Therapy Services, our class IV laser can treat your neuropathy symptoms. Give us a call today or request an appointment!
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Not all pain is created equally, but its experience is common. Remember that pain is not “normal” though, however common it may be!
At Mobile Therapy Services our therapists have the training and skill to help most everyone better manage neuropathy symptoms. We can help you reclaim your life and enjoy doing the things you love without experiencing constant pain in your extremities.
We can assess your pain and create a customized treatment program catered towards your specific needs, so what are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and call us today.
