Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy Care in Grand Junction, CO
Burning, numbness, and pins and needles in the hands or feet have many possible drivers. Some are mechanical; several are medical and need co-management.
Short answer
Burning, numbness, and pins and needles in the hands or feet have many possible drivers. Some are mechanical; several are medical and need co-management.
Understanding
What Neuropathy Is
Peripheral neuropathy describes irritation or damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms often begin in the feet and progress upward.
Diabetes, medications, chemotherapy, thyroid problems, and nutritional factors are among the medical causes, which is why history matters as much as examination.
Symptoms
What patients commonly describe
Burning or electric sensations in the feet, often worse at night
Numbness that makes footing feel unreliable
Pins and needles in the hands
Sensitivity to light touch such as bedsheets
Contributors
What can contribute
Diabetes and blood sugar control
Nerve compression in the spine or at a limb
Certain medications and treatments
Circulation and nutritional factors
When to be seen
Signs that warrant prompt evaluation
Rapidly progressing numbness or weakness, or symptoms following a fall, should be evaluated medically without delay.
Our approach
How this is evaluated and cared for here
Care follows the examination. Nothing on this page is a treatment recommendation for your case.
Evaluation separates spine-related nerve irritation from systemic causes and identifies where co-management with your physician is required.
Where the picture is mechanical, care addresses the involved segments and tissue; laser therapy is also used for symptom relief in appropriate cases.
Meet your chiropractor
Meet Dr. Dean Younker
Dr. Dean Younker took over Peak Performance in 1997 and has cared for patients in Grand Junction ever since. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Northern Colorado and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland University in Kansas City. He is a member of the Colorado Chiropractic Association and the Grand Junction Chiropractor Association.
“Because no two patients are the same, here at Peak Performance, we take the time to listen to each patient. We then develop a personalized treatment plan. Our promise is to help you live your life better.”
FAQ
Common Questions
Is neuropathy always from diabetes?
No. Diabetes is a common cause but far from the only one, which is why history and testing come first.
Can chiropractic cure neuropathy?
No such claim is made. Care targets contributing mechanical factors and symptom relief, with referral where medical management is needed.
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Medical disclaimer
This page is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results vary from person to person and no outcome is guaranteed. Always speak with a qualified provider about your own situation, and call 911 for a medical emergency.
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