Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy

Living with peripheral neuropathy can be a painful and unpleasant experience. With its unpredictable symptoms, treating it can feel like an impossible task. Acupuncture may help relieve some of the most uncomfortable symptoms. If you or a loved one has been struggling with peripheral neuropathy symptoms, acupuncture may be able to help. Let’s explore why acupuncture for peripheral neuropathy may be the solution some are looking for.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy refers to the phenomenon of tingling, weakness, or sharp pain sensations in the hands and feet. It happens due to damaged nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. Since the peripheral nervous system is in charge of sending signals from your brain and central nervous system to the rest of your body, any disconnect between the two systems can lead to problems. In autonomic cases of peripheral neuropathy, individuals can experience issues with digestion, circulation, and urination.

Living With Peripheral Neuropathy

Many conditions or situations can cause peripheral neuropathy, the most common being diabetes. Even so, people can experience peripheral neuropathy if they live with an autoimmune disease, after an infection, or following a severe injury. Since peripheral neuropathy often coincides with an underlying condition, many people choose to treat the root cause of the issue.

There are even cases of mononeuropathy, in which only one area of the body is affected (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome). As a whole, symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may subside over time, while others have to live with unpleasant sensations regularly.

Acupuncture for Neuropathy

As a reminder, acupuncture is the practice of strategically placing small needles into certain pressure points of the body. This Traditional Chinese Medicine goes back thousands of years, designed as a way to stabilize your body’s energy flow, or Chi (Qi).

Since acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, many people living with peripheral neuropathy receive treatment for chronic pain. Studies have shown promising results regarding the efficacy of acupuncture for neuropathy. Acupuncture targets pressure points that encourage the release of endorphins, your body’s natural painkillers; this can help stimulate blood flow and re-teach your nerve points to correctly respond to pain, preventing further damage and minimizing daily pain.

Weymouth Acupuncture

If you or a loved one are struggling with chronic pain associated with peripheral neuropathy, sourcing Weymouth acupuncture treatment could be an effective option. Our in-house acupuncturists at Weymouth Chiropractic are happy to meet with you and answer any questions you may have.