From time to time our bodies can send us some weird signals; from numbness to sharp pains and everything in between. Aside from searching Google, most of us will put off finding out if these feelings are normal or symptoms to a larger problem. Numbness, weakness, cramps, muscle pain, and muscle twitches are just a few common symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain that is usually accompanied by tissue injury. This pain can show up anywhere in your body and start at any age. Neuropathy in young people has become more and more common over the years. The talented staff at Valley Chiropractic Center can help residents of West Des Moines, Iowa; Clive, Iowa; or Urbandale, Iowa who seek treatment for neuropathic symptoms.

Neuropathic pain can occur anywhere in the body. Many people feel chronic pain in their legs, feet, hands, and back. When nerves that usually respond to an injury become active for no reason (also known as phantom limb syndrome), they begin to feel “on fire.” This can happen anywhere in the nervous system, which is generally divided into peripheral and central systems. Peripheral neuropathy can result from problems such as traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems and exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes is diabetes, whereas central neuropathy can be caused when physical damage is inflicted upon the brain or the spinal cord. Usually gun shot victims or serious car crash victims will suffer from central neuropathy.

Neuropathy has been more prominent in people over the age of thirty five; however, with the rise in diabetes, neuropathy in young people has increased as well. Neuropathic pain has started to show in children as young as ten. No matter your age or body type, this pain can begin to show symptoms. While it can heal over time, it can also do severe damage to your nerves the longer it lasts. If you live in West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, or a surrounding city, the talented professionals at Valley Chiropractic Center can help you better understand and find treatment for neuropathic symptoms. With certain targeted exercises and the help of trained doctors, you can control your pain and find a way to feel comfortable and relaxed again.

Living with peripheral neuropathy pain can be difficult, but the staff at Valley Chiropractic can help you feel more at ease. Neuropathy in young people can be especially scary, but with the right exercises and care, your chronic pain can become not only manageable, but possibly, over time, done for good. Neuropathy can vary from person to person and it requires a personal approach. The doctors at Valley Chiropractic Center are more than happy to sit down and find a treatment for your neuropathic symptoms that is right for you. If you live in Clive, Iowa or Urbandale, Iowa and think you may have symptoms of neuropathy, give Valley Chiropractic Center a call at 515.868.0320 or stop in to see them personally at 1200 Valley West Drive, Suite 110 in West Des Moines, Iowa.