by althoff | Jul 3, 2023 | Neuropathy
7 Risks of Neuropathy That Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Risk of injury: Nerve damage can cause a loss of sensation in the affected area, making it more difficult to detect injuries or wounds, which can lead to infections, ulcers, and other complications. Loss of...
by althoff | Jul 3, 2023 | Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is typically diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Here are some common steps that healthcare providers may take to diagnose peripheral neuropathy: Medical history: The healthcare provider...
by althoff | Jun 7, 2023 | Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, causing weakness, numbness, and pain in the limbs. While diet cannot cure peripheral neuropathy, some foods can worsen the symptoms. Here are five foods that you should...
by althoff | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Nancy Zawada suffered from neuropathy in her hands and feet. The neuropathy symptoms were the worst in her right thigh. The pain was almost constant and made it difficult to stand for more than 10 minutes in the kitchen or to walk to the mailbox. She had been using a...
by althoff | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
1. What type of neuropathy do I have? It’s important to know what type of neuropathy you have so that you can understand how it may affect your body and what treatment options may be available. 2. What is causing my neuropathy? Understanding the underlying cause...
by althoff | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves and can cause tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet. While there are medications available to manage symptoms, there are also natural ways to reverse neuropathy that can be more effective in the long term....
by althoff | Apr 8, 2023 | Chiropractic Care, Health & Wellness, Pain
Household chores can be a pain in the sacroiliac. Unless you’re careful, routine activities around the home— washing dishes, vacuuming, even talking on the phone— can strain your back, including the sacroiliac area near the tailbone, and result in debilitating...
by althoff | Apr 8, 2023 | Chiropractic Care, Health & Wellness
The day after Thanksgiving is a milestone of sorts in America. It reminds us of just how quickly the year has gone by— and how close we are to the holiday season. This realization— coupled with the fabulous sales at major department stores and malls everywhere— helps...
by althoff | Apr 8, 2023 | Chiropractic Care, Health & Wellness, Pain
When snow, ice and frigid weather blast into town, watch out, says the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Winter recreational activities and chores can pose problems for the outdoor enthusiast whose body is not in condition. Winter sports like skating, skiing...
by althoff | Apr 8, 2023 | Chiropractic Care, Health & Wellness, Pain
Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on businessor on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a caror an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore.”Prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your...