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Numbness and Tingling Treatment in Monmouth County New Jersey Where does numbness and tingling come from? The sensation of numbness and/or tingling is quite common. It typically indicates nerve involvement. Depending on where the sensation is experienced, these types of sensations can come and go or remain constant. There is cause for concern any time one experiences numbness and/or tingling for any extended period of time. How are the nerves involved? The most simple way nerves cause numbness and/or tingling is through the process pressure or pinching on the nerve. A simple example of this is when one sits in an abnormal position for an extended period of time and the leg “falls asleep”. This “falling asleep” effect is caused from compression on one of the nerves that exits from the lower back. Another way the nerve can cause numbness and/or tingling is from a systemic condition such as diabetes. In this instance, due to several hormonal and chemical interactions, over time nerves lose their function in the extremities. The nerves begin to break down. This can cause numbness and/or tingling initially and eventually pain. This type of pain is known as “neuropathic pain”. Can numbness and tingling be caused by a Pinched Nerve? In many cases a pinched nerve stems is caused by misaligned vertebrae in the neck and/or back. These misaligned vertebrae put pressure onto the nerve and a very common first symptom is numbness and/or tingling. Disc conditions can also put pressure onto the nerve which can create numbness and tingling. Compression of the nerve in the wrist is called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome most commonly causes numbness, tingling and even pain into the hand. Numbness and Tingling Treatment at Monmouth Spine and Rehabilitation Center Our team is highly trained in the proper diagnosis and treatment of numbness and/or tingling. First, one of our doctors will examine the patient and take a comprehensive history. This history and examination combined with diagnostic nerve testing and possible radiographs will help our physicians formulate a diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is established, or if the patient presents with an already established diagnosis, then treatment begins. Low level laser therapy is employed in most instances for our numbness and tingling patients. Low level laser therapy (also called cold laser therapy) has been proven effective for the treatment of numbness and tingling. Additionally, depending on the underlying cause of the numbness and tingling, other forms of rehabilitation may be utilized such as chiropractic adjustments to adjacent joints, physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, heat, cold, electric stimulation, vibration therapy utilizing the Power Plate and much more. Acupuncture may also be used. Acupuncture is very effective in the treatment of numbness and tingling. If the cause of the numbness and tingling is from a pinched nerve in the neck or back then spinal decompression therapy may be used to take the pressure off of the nerve. A common treatment plan consists of twelve treatments. Many of our patients have significant results in as few as three or four visits. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in a consultation in regard to your numbness and tingling. |
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