Neuropathy Treatments In Virginia, Maryland & Washington D.C

Neuropathy is weakness and numbing caused by nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves outside the brian and spinal cord, and symptoms include tingling, burning, muscle weakness, pins and needles, increased sensitivity to touch, and paralysis. Neuropathy most commonly affects the hands and feets, but can also cause problems with urination, digestion, and overall circulation.

Causes of Neuropathy

Causes of neuropathy can include injury, infection, exposure to toxins, or the result of genetics; however, the most common cause of neuropathy is diabetes. If you are experiencing any of the previously mentioned symptoms of neuropathy, then you want to schedule a consultation with RxWellness Spine & Health immediately. Our integrated medical team will create the best combination of care to help manage your chronic and painful symptoms.

Treating Neuropathy with Chiropractic Care

When you work with the RxWellness Spine & Health chiropractic team, they will create a plan to heal the root cause of the problem. If you arrive with symptoms of a neuropathy, your recovery plan may include treatments designed to target and reduce inflammation. We will work to treat the underlying cause of the problem, so you experience less painful symptoms. Your RxWellness chiropractor may also recommend routine adjustments for a set period of time to manage symptoms and improve recovery. When you work with an RxWellness chiropractor, you will also have the opportunity to work a qualified massage therapist. The massage therapist will work on the muscles in the affected area to relieve any stiffness or tightness and improve flexibility. Together, your integrated medical team will administer a care plan to help you see the best results.

Treating Neuropathy with Regenerative Tissue Therapy

Regenerative medicine is a branch of treatment that prioritizes tissue replacement to symptom management. This means that instead of prescribing medication to relieve pain, the medical expert can speed up healing by introducing specialized cells to the injured area. The two types of regenerative tissue therapy offered at RxWellness Spine & Health are Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) and Trigger Point Injections. PRP therapy is a process that effectively improves the body’s healing process by introducing additional growth factors at the injury site. Trigger Point Injections are a non-surgical treatment to relieve pain and relax knotted muscle tissue. After the injection blood flow will improve allowing the body to heal itself. You will have the opportunity to discuss your condition with our integrated medical team, and they can recommend the option best suited for your particular condition.

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy

PRP therapy is a natural and effective treatment for a variety of conditions, and because the process uses the body’s own cells there is a low chance of rejection or complications. When you are injured, the blood naturally clots to stop bleeding and the affected area is flooded with cells, like growth factors, that trigger an intense healing response. PRP therapy exposes the area to an even higher concentration of the growth factors that the body already produces to speed up recovery. This is done by extracting the patient’s blood, running it through the centrifugal process to isolate the growth factors, and then reinserting the concentrated dose into the injury site. This treatment is completely natural and is simply improving a healing process, which the body already does naturally. This treatment is ideal for conditions that would normally heal on their own, with the added benefit of a reduced timeline. The PRP process can be summed up in the following steps:

• Draw the patient’s blood.
• Spin the blood in a centrifuge.
• Separate components of the blood, and isolate the platelets.
• Reinsert the platelet-rich blood into the patient at the site of pain or injury.

Trigger Point Injections

Trigger Point Injections are a non-surgical treatment to relieve pain and relax knotted muscle tissue. After the injection blood flow will improve allowing the body to heal itself. The purpose of this process is to create the right circumstance for optimal tissue reconstruction. It breaks down and heals built up scar tissue.

Set Up Your Consultation

If you are suffering with the painful symptoms of neuropathy then set up a consultation at RxWellness Spine & Health and work with our integrated medical team. We will guide you through your entire recovery process. If you have any questions or would like to set up a consultation please give us a call at (703) 904-9666 or book a consultation online.