Why You May Have Extremity Numbness and How the Chiropractor Can Help

Extremity numbness can be quite frustrating and uncomfortable. Health concerns are sometimes responsible for numbness and tingling, and that can even cause more concerns. However, you do not have to endure extremity numbness every day to evaluate which health conditions are the cause. The chiropractor can help assess the issue and help you manage or eliminate the sensations.

Causes of extremity numbness

For effective treatment, it is important to discover the origin of the extremity numbness first. The origin might be serious, like multiple sclerosis, a seizure disorder, diabetes, or a stroke. However, in most cases, the sensations around the arms and legs result from less serious conditions like migraines or carpal tunnel syndrome. A pinched nerve can also be the cause. Limited blood flow resulting from a pinched nerve can lead to unpleasant tingling or a numb sensation in the legs, arms, hands, and fingers.

There is often no need to worry if the numbness only happens irregularly. It could be a slight pinch that can be stretched, or sitting or sleeping in an awkward position for too long. However, when the sensations become more regular, more severe, persist for longer periods, or occur in the same place repeatedly, then it is better to visit the chiropractor for an assessment.

The numbness is considered chronic when it happens repeatedly. It could be the result of any of the following:

• Underlying neurological condition
• Nerve damage
• Spinal cord inflammation (transverse myelitis)
• Brain inflammation (encephalitis)
• Stroke
• Pinched nerves
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Multiple sclerosis
• Radiculopathy

Knowing the underlying cause of extremity numbness is critical to solving and eliminating the problem effectively.

How chiropractic care can help

Chiropractors focus primarily on the musculoskeletal system and the central nervous system, including nerve functions. Since numbness is usually related to nerve disorders, it is only reasonable for patients to visit the chiropractor when dealing with upsetting sensations.

Spine misalignment can lead to several health issues such as pinched nerves, migraines, or carpal tunnel syndrome, which may be responsible for the numbness. Misalignment can interfere with the nerves, disrupting proper blood flow and communication between the brain and other areas of the body, consequently causing dysfunction.

After assessing the spine, the chiropractor will perform a gentle adjustment to realign the spine and get rid of nerve interference. This should improve blood circulation and resolve health issues to restore normal body functions. Regular chiropractic care is effective for correcting extremity numbness and tingling in many people. Also, as an added benefit, chiropractic care will not only eliminate unwanted sensations, but it will also improve health and wellness.

Some cases of numbness can be the result of spinal subluxations, anomalous curvature caused by injury, or bad posture. Through a scheduled care routine to resolve the subluxations, the chiropractor can correct the origin of the numbness and provide tips to prevent future reoccurrence.

Final note

Many patients experiencing extremity numbness have benefited from chiropractic care. If the condition is affecting you, book an appointment with the chiropractor today.

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