Neuropathy/Neuropathy Pain Management

What You Need To Know

Neuropathy is nerve disease or damage that comes from various medical conditions or injuries. 

Nearly 20 million people in the United States suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a common form of neuropathy that occurs when the peripheral nervous system is damaged. There are more than 100 forms of peripheral neuropathy.

Here Are The Symptoms

• Burning, throbbing, freezing, or sharp pain

• Lack of coordination or balance

• Numbness

• Prickling or tingling in the hands, feet, legs, or arms

• Loss of pain sensation

• Sensitivity to touch

• Muscle weakness, twitching, or paralysis

• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting

• Sleep or emotional disturbances

What causes neuropathy?

A variety of conditions cause neuropathy — some are preventable, but others are not. Common causes include:

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• Kidney disease, liver disease, and hypothyroidism

• Diabetes and autoimmune diseases

• Alcoholism

• Exposure to toxins 

• Taking certain medications (chemotherapy)

• Viral or bacterial infections     

• Trauma, accidents, and injuries

• Heredity

• Tumors

• Vitamin B or E deficiencies

More than half of people with diabetes end up with some form of neuropathy. Ross Clinic provides advanced neuropathy treatment that can help reduce pain

How We Treat It

​First we must establish the cause of your symptoms. This begins with a thorough history and examination. Lab tests and nerve conduction studies may be ordered to aid in our diagnosis.

The number one goal of neuropathy treatment is symptom relief and prevention of disease progression. As part of your neuropathy treatment plan, Dr. Ross offers:

• Education about lifestyle modifications

• Referral to medical specialists for treatment for underlying medical conditions that cause neuropathy

• treatment for the pain

At Ross clinic we offer the best of the old and the new for treatment for the pain of neuropathy. We have had excellent results using acupuncture and utilize the FDA approved MLS Robotic Laser

You can get relief.

Become pain-free when you book a visit today.

Here's how easy it is:

1. Meet With Us

2. Create A Plan

3. Let's Execute the Plan Together.