Did you know your hand and finger numbness might be caused by a nerve issue in your
neck or
back? You might be one of the 20 million Americans who suffers from peripheral
neuropathy, which can cause numbness and tingling in the hands.
Oftentimes nervous issues dealing with the spinal cord can impact other
areas of our bodies, especially the limbs. Our nerves can be very sensitive,
and if there is too much pressure on any particular area it could cause
your nerves to react. The concept is similar to when your arm falls asleep
when it is pinned under your body, or how your feet might fall asleep
if you cross your legs for too long. This same principle can apply on
a larger, more serious scale by causing chronic tingling or numbness in
the hands and feet.
Your symptoms may come and go in episodes, or they could be chronic, depending
on the type of nerve damage you are dealing with. Sometimes people experience
numbness or a tingling or itching sensation. In many cases, these types
of issues are a sign of nerve damage and should be treated by a trained
and experienced medical professional sooner rather than later.
Nerve damage can come from any number of sources. You may have sustained
a serious injury during a fall or
accident, or it could have come on gradually. Repetitive stress injuries can damage
the body’s nerves, as can certain infections or
exposure to toxic chemicals. People who have diabetes might also experience neuropathy, especially
if the diabetes is uncontrolled or longstanding.
Also, people who suffer from
herniated discs may also experience tingling or numb sensations in the limbs. This can
occur as a side effect of the damage caused by disc herniation, and can
usually be treated through
chiropractic care and specialized
physical therapy sessions.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of nerve damage, including numbness
or tingling in the limbs, our chiropractors at
Georgia Accident Rehab Centers want to help. We offer a variety of services to address your individual
needs, including medical pain relief,
diagnostic assessments, physical rehabilitation, chiropractic care, and neurological pain relief.
Contact Georgia Accident Rehab Centers to book an appointment today.