What Neuropathy Is and What the Damaged Nerves in Your Body Are Actually Experiencing
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord sustain damage that disrupts their ability to transmit accurate signals. Those nerves are responsible for sensation, motor control, and autonomic functions including circulation and temperature regulation. When they are damaged, the signals they send become distorted, producing the burning, tingling, numbness, and electric sensations that neuropathy patients know well.
Approximately 20 million Americans live with some form of peripheral neuropathy, and the medications that reduce the pain signal don’t slow or reverse the underlying nerve deterioration. The nerves continue to degrade while the sensation is chemically quieted.
Aligned Medical Center approaches neuropathy differently. We evaluate the biological environment surrounding your nerve tissue and apply interventions designed to support repair and slow further damage. Contact us to schedule your evaluation today.