Neuropathy
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Neuropathy Statistics in the U.S.
The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in the general population ranges from 1% to 7%. More than 20 million people in the U.S. have neuropathy, a nerve disorder that affects several areas and functions of the body. The true figure representing people with this condition may be significantly higher, as it might be underdiagnosed, according to the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
WHAT IS NEUROPATHY?
Neuropathy is when nerve damage leads to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in one or more parts of your body. The nerve damage may be caused by disease, infection, injury, medicines, long-term alcohol abuse, or another reason. Sometimes no cause is found.
Autonomic Neuropathy
Autonomic neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the nerves that control your body’s automatic functions, such as digestion, blood pressure, and bladder function.
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is caused by diabetes. It most commonly affects the nerves of your hands and feet. It can also affect the nerves controlling the automatic functions of the body (autonomic neuropathy). It sometimes affects the nerves in the hips and thighs.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves in the outer (peripheral) parts of the body, such as your feet, legs, hands, and arms.
Focal or Mononeuropathy
Focal or mononeuropathy affects only one nerve. Examples include carpal tunnel syndrome and Bell’s palsy.
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy affects several nerves. Most people with neuropathy have polyneuropathy.
Idiopathic Neuropathy
Idiopathic neuropathy is when nerve damage interferes with the functioning of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). When the cause can’t be determined, it’s called idiopathic neuropathy.
SYMPTOMS OF NEUROPATHY
The symptoms depend on the nerves involved. Neuropathy can cause abnormal sensations in your affected body area, such as:
- Pain, which is often worse at night
- Numbness
- Tingling, or ‘pins and needles’
- Burning sensation
- Electric shock-like sensations
Do you have chronic pain, numbness, tingling, or burning sensation?
Do you have chronic neuropathy that you have been told you have to live with?
Have you tried everything?
Do you feel like you have tried everything possible but haven’t felt any results?
Functional healthcare can help.
Do you think surgery is your only option?
Have you been told that surgery is your only option?
We can eliminate pain and increase mobility without drugs or surgery.
Solutions We Provide at Aurora Functional Healthcare
Medication can be very helpful for a number of things. The problem is that medication is not generally designed to correct the cause of the problem. Medications are designed to treat the symptoms. While there may be a need for medication in some cases, there may be other underlying factors that we must address. We provide healthy, long-term root-cause solutions through nutritional therapies, exercise, nutraceuticals, stress management, lifestyle changes, and anodyne therapy. At our practice, we provide individual, customized programs according to your special needs and care. You will receive the following:
- Full Functional Health Assessment (Getting to the root of your problem)
- Blood Type Nutritional Consult
- Functional Testing (At Home & In Person)
- Medications Check
- Stress Management Techniques
- Anodyne Therapy (Infrared LED Light Therapy)
- Thera Laser Therapy
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stim Therapy
After Natural Therapies, Many Patients Experience:
IMPROVED INFLAMMATION LEVELS
Improve your overall health and regain your vitality for life.
REDUCED MEDICATIONS
Medication and surgery don't have to be the answer. That should be the last resort.
MORE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
Stop wasting time in pain and get your active life back!
Nerve Beam Cold Laser
The Nerve Beam Cold Laser is designed to support peripheral neuropathy. It delivers a highly targeted and focused cold laser that goes deep into the tissue for a therapeutic result. Cold laser therapy is more concentrated and effective than LED therapy, although LED support can treat a wider body of coverage. This device can be used at the convenience of your home.
Nerve Beam LED Wrap
The Nerve Beam LED Wrap is a high-powered LED red light and infrared therapy device that delivers low-level but intense light energy into the body. LED therapy uses a broad spectrum of red light and infrared therapy to elevate tissue temperature, temporarily relieve minor muscle and joint pain, and temporarily increase local blood circulation.
Benefits:
- Elevate tissue temperature
- Temporarily improve blood circulation
- Relieve stiffness
- Promote muscle relaxation
- Relieve pain
Vibration Plate Therapy
Benefits of Anodyne Therapy
- Improved circulation: Anodyne therapy increases blood flow to the affected area, which can help reduce pain and swelling.
- Pain relief: The therapy has been shown to effectively relieve chronic pain, joint pain, and muscle pain, as well as improve mobility and range of motion.
- Healing promotion: The increased blood flow brought about by anodyne therapy can also help speed up the healing process and improve tissue repair.
- Non-invasive: Anodyne therapy is a procedure that does not involve drugs or surgery, making it a safe and effective alternative to conventional methods.
- Versatile: The Anodyne therapy system can be used for a variety of conditions, including peripheral neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, and diabetic foot ulcers, among others.
How Anodyne Therapy Works and its benefits
Anodyne therapy is a type of infrared light therapy that uses near-infrared light to improve circulation, relieve pain, and promote healing. The therapy is performed using a special device called the Anodyne Therapy System, which delivers the light directly to the affected area.
Anodyne therapy uses near-infrared light to stimulate the production of nitric oxide, a naturally occurring molecule that helps to improve circulation. The therapy is performed by placing the anodyne therapy system directly over the affected area and exposing the tissue to the light for a specified amount of time. The therapy is painless and typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
Anodyne therapy is a safe and effective option for many types of pain and conditions. If you want to learn more about its benefits or determine if it might be suitable for you, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional.
SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND NON-INVASIVE PAIN RELIEF AND WEIGHT LOSS
The Benefits of Cool Laser Therapy
Theralase® Cool Laser Therapy (“CLT”) therapies are safe and effective alternatives to oral analgesics, corticosteroid injections, and opiate pain medications, which have the potential to be highly addictive, relatively toxic, prone to overdose, and, in extreme cases of opiod abuse, death. Cold laser therapies can improve performance while reducing recovery times. Red and infrared light is applied to the targeted area while the tissue absorbs the light, causing a reaction in the damaged cell that promotes regeneration.
What is Theralase Cool Laser Therapy?
Theralase® CLT devices are used to eliminate pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate tissue healing to support a broad range of nerve, muscle, joint, and weight conditions. Theralase® stimulates the mitochondria of the cell to produce more adenosine triphosphate (“ATP”), or basic cell energy, to accelerate tissue repair.
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