Neuropathy is a serious condition that can be quite painful and also debilitating. While physicians often prescribe medication to control nerve pain, medication cannot help you heal or prevent further damage from occurring.
Class IV Laser therapy (also known as photobiomodulation), however, can provide more effective and long-term relief. People who live in or near Lemont, IL, can visit the Lemont Chiropractic Center for neuropathy treatment. Dr. Adam Bezanis is a licensed and experienced chiropractor who has successfully helped patients with neuropathic disorders, such as diabetic neuropathy and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
What Is Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a medical term that refers to nerve damage. You can suffer nerve damage due to various causes, such as diabetes, injury, viral infections, long-term alcohol abuse, and certain medications. Chemotherapy can also lead to neuropathy.
You may suffer from neuropathy if you have some of these symptoms:
Numbness or pins and needles in your hands or feet
Burning or shooting pain
Pain that is worse at nighttime
Muscle weakness
Different Types of Neuropathies
Whether you can completely heal from neuropathy depends on the type and how far it has progressed. While nerve damage can be permanent, your nerves can sometimes recover if the cause is treated. Here are a few types of neuropathy and their prognoses:
Autonomic neuropathy is when the nerves that control the automatic functions of the body are damaged. While some types, such as cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy, may be reversed, the prognosis for autonomic neuropathy is generally poor.
Focal or mononeuropathy is when a single nerve is damaged, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. This type of neuropathy is not very common but it responds well to treatment.
Polyneuropathy refers to damage to multiple nerves. This is the most common form of neuropathy. The prognosis for this type of neuropathy depends on the underlying cause.
Peripheral neuropathy refers to damage to your peripheral nervous system. As such, most neuropathies fall under this umbrella term. The efficacy of neuropathy treatment depends on the type of peripheral neuropathy.
Why Opt for Lemont Chiropractic Center?
The good news is that our team can help alleviate neuropathic pain and, depending on your specific condition, can even provide long-term relief. Dr. Bezanis at the Lemont Chiropractic Center has extensive experience in treating patients with various forms of neuropathy.
Our team utilizes Class IV laser therapy for the treatment of neuropathy. This non-invasive and painless treatment involves the use of a high-powered laser to deliver specific wavelengths of light deep into the tissues affected by neuropathy. The laser energy stimulates cellular activity, promoting increased blood circulation, reduced inflammation, and accelerated tissue repair. As a result, damaged nerves are revitalized, reducing pain, numbness, and tingling sensations associated with neuropathy. Class IV laser therapy also helps improve nerve conduction and the overall function of the peripheral nervous system.
You don’t need to live with pain and discomfort. If you live in Lemont, IL, expert help is just a phone call away. To book a consultation with Dr. Bezanis, call 630-257-9132