What Causes Nerve Damage?

General nerve damage can be caused by trauma/damage to the body, infections, side effect of medicine or as a consequence of drug/alcohol

abuse and an unhealthy lifestyle. Diabetes is currently one of the fastest-growing contributors to the increasing number of diagnoses (diabetic polyneuropathy). Nerve damage can also arise as a complication from cancer and motor neuron disease.

Trigeminal neuralgia occurs when nerves within the skull become damaged and cause a disruption in the transmission of sensory information.

Even though there is no injury, the nerves are transmitting extreme pain and these attacks may last anywhere from a couple of seconds to a few

minutes. There are a variety of reasons why these specific nerves seem so prone to nerve damage. Cysts, tumors, arteriovenous malformation (a

tangle of veins and nerves), and MS are the most common.

As there are so many potential causes for every kind of nerve damage, many experts are recommending people in their middle age try

and perform annual nerve checkup/assessments. The quicker a potential problem is found buy a doctor, the sooner it can be isolated.

When To See A Doctor
A high proportion of nerve damage detection tend to arrive during investigations into other conditions. Those who have suffered extreme

trauma will have their nerves examined as a matter of course, but often it can appear completely unexpectedly. You should consider visiting

a doctor or physiotherapist if you experience:

• Loss of balance

• Diminished coordination

• Sudden shooting pain anywhere in the body

• Weakened muscles (especially in extremities)

• Ulcers & cuts that will not heal

• Repeated tingling in certain parts of the body

Don’t forget that these symptoms may come and go. It is not unheard of for people experiencing the early stages of nerve damage to have very

infrequent attacks – sometimes with weeks or even months in between. If you present with any/all of these symptoms you should expect to be

quickly referred to a neurologist or physiotherapist.

Treating Nerve Pain:

Once a nerve problem has been identified it is time to broach the tricky issue of appropriate treatment. In cases of peripheral neuropathy where

the damage is clearly associated with another factor (for example diabetes) then treatment will be geared towards that direction. In the case of

diabetes that would involve eating a better diet, cutting down on sugar/alcohol/smoking and engaging in a generally healthier lifestyle.

Yet in many cases, nerve damage is not nearly so ‘simple’ to treat. In most cases – and especially with trigeminal neuralgia – conventional

painkillers simply do not work. There are neuropathic pain agents that help to limit the severity of attacks but may have considerably less

success in reducing their frequency. Some success has been found with drugs more commonly used as anticonvulsants for the treatment of

epilepsy, but these seem only to work for a limited length of time. Speak to Dr. Iannelli about alternative solutions to medicine and ask about

Holi pathetic relief.

One aspect of nerve damage that is universally recommended tends to revolve around how physiotherapy can help. It is important to continue

exercising muscles even though they may act as ‘triggers’ (especially for those suffering from trigeminal neuralgia). Physical therapy

can considerably assist with keeping people active and limiting the extent that damage may spread to healthy nerves.

No matter what form the nerve damage may present itself, treatment must be undertaken as quickly as possible. People who ignore what may

seem benign or inconsequential nerve damage that causes little if any pain may become seriously damaged without realizing until it is too late.

Nerve damage can hugely inhibit the cardiovascular system and lead to infections that become gangrenous.

Don’t wait to be seen by a doctor!

Nerve damage is one of those conditions where it is essential to take immediate and positive steps to prevent the disease from spreading. While

there are remedial treatments available and they can work well when properly administered and coordinated, living with severe nerve damage

is challenging to say the least. Yet despite it receiving nowhere close to the attention that other serious conditions receive, many people do

manage to find ways of coping with the damage, even in extreme cases such as the thankfully less common trigeminal neuralgia.

Should you be diagnosed with a nerve damage problem then it is essential to not rule out any kind of treatment.

Physiotherapy alongside a host of other helping techniques can play a major role in learning how to manage the condition. Learn more by

reaching out to us.

Treatment Plan Consultation, Schedule and Cost:

Consultation:

On your initial visit you will receive a comprehensive consultation, health history and exam to determine if you are a candidate.

Schedule:

Light Source Pain Therapy is a series of 12 Treatment Sessions scheduled over three consecutive weeks. Your 40 minute session will start with a

10 minute Vibrational Plate Therapy which assists with bringing blood flow into the area, a 20 minute Light Source Pain Therapy session,

followed by a post 10 minute Vibrational Plate Therapy.

Your Light Source Pain Therapy is a pain free therapy, it is warm and comforting. The Vibrational Plate Therapy is also pain free and leaves you

with an overall invigorated feeling of well being.

Cost:

12/ 40 minute Light Source Pain Therapy Package $900.00

This is not covered by health insurance.

We accept: Cash, Credit Card, Care Credit

Iannelli Chiropractic & Laser Pain and Weight Loss Center ~ 856-227-3480