What is Neuropathy?

Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nervous system, causing weakness, numbness, and pain, often in the hands and feet.
What is Neuropathy?
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DEFINITION – What does Neuropathy mean?

Neuropathy is a condition or dysfunction causing damage to the peripheral nerves, the nerves located outside of the brain or spinal cord.

BREAKING DOWN – Neuropathy

Neuropathy symptoms often include numbness, tingling, or burning sensations near or radiating from the affected site. Many things can cause neuropathy to occur, such as diabetes, excessive alcohol use, certain autoimmune diseases, certain poisons or medications, trauma, tumors, and more.

Problems arise with complications. The lack of sensation puts your at risk of burns, infection, or falls. To determine if it is neuropathy, your doctor with conduct a neurological exam. Treatments may include medications, physical therapy, or surgery, depending on the cause.

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About Athlete’s Choice Massage

Athlete’s Choice Massage was created to provide consistently excellent rehabilitative services for health-conscious people. Our team is extremely well-trained and they take pride in their work. They are constantly striving to learn and better themselves in their respective fields so that they can help you recover and aid in the maintenance of your well-being.

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All appointments will begin with a short but in-depth one-on-one assessment. This is your opportunity to point out what area you’d like to work on during your time, as well as identify any special requests or concerns you may have. Should you have more than one area of concern, your therapist will prioritize the chief complaint and create a treatment plan for the time allotted and for follow-ups as needed.

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With massage therapy being covered by many people’s extended health care benefits, it is now easier than ever to experience the positive effects of therapeutic massage.

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