Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the peripheral nerves in your body, the nerves that carry messages to and from the brain. Peripheral nerves contain both large fibers covered with a type of insulation and very thin, small, uninsulated fibers. The large fibers job is to carry messages from the brain telling muscles to move. Small fibers transmit sensory information from external stimuli such as pain, heat, and cold.

People with peripheral neuropathy usually have damage to the small fibers with symptoms such as tingling, numbness, or burning pain in their hands or feet. Over time, the nerves lose their blood supply due to constriction which causes them to degenerate. They start sending abnormal signals to the brain. Without treatment, numbness and weakness begin to occur as the condition progresses.

You may have told you that you’ll just have to live with your neuropathy symptoms but we can help you find relief! At Inner Light Wellness Acupuncture we offer advanced, state of the art solutions to help YOUR neuropathy symptoms.

According to Harvard Neurologist Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander “The peripheral nerves keep growing throughout life. Just like broken bones, nerves will heal and regrow if you can remove the source of injury and protect them while they heal.”

At your consultation we will discuss a treatment plan customized for YOUR neuropathy symptoms based on the length of time you’ve had symptoms and the degree of sensory loss you’re experiencing.

Treatment frequency is 2-3 visits per week for up to three months. Treatment goals are to increase blood flow and stimulate nerve fibers to make new connections to reduce or eliminate your symptoms.

Neuropathy symptoms are slow to develop and slow to heal. A minimum three month treatment plan is recommended to give your therapies the time they need to begin stimulating nerves to heal and repair.

Our pioneering combination of electro-medicine and neuro-acupuncture treatment has been shown to increase circulation and speed the body’s own innate capacity for healing and recovery. Margaret has a high success rate in reducing or eliminating common neuropathy symptoms. Say goodbye to tingling, burning, and numbness and feel the joy of relief!