Acupuncture for Nerve Pain & Neuropathy

Nerve pain covers a huge range of sensations. Sometimes we are sure we just have a sore muscle, but testing reveals it is actually the nerve irritating the muscle. Sometimes an irritated nerve can make an area feel itchy, hot or cold, or the more typical zinging “electric” pain that we think of as nerve pain.

A serious nerve pinch can be intensely painful and distracting, like there is a fire alarm ringing inside your head all day. A nerve that is compressed or otherwise not getting enough nutrition can produce tingling (“pins and needles”), numbness, burning or pain.

Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage outside of the brain and spinal chord, usually starting in the hands and feet, which can cause additional symptoms of weakness and loss of coordination. This can impact sensation, movement, and bodily functions.

Often, peripheral neuropathy is a side effect of:

• chronic illnesses like diabetes
• medications like chemotherapy
• accidental chemical exposure
• decreased oxygen supply to nerve
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • tennis elbow
  • disc degeneration
  • stinger injuries in sports